Glazed Carrots

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled and roll cut*
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    In a steamer set over boiling water steam the carrots for 4 to 8 minutes, or until they are just tender, and transfer them to a bowl.
  2. 2
    In a skillet melt the butter with the sugar and the lemon juice, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and add the carrots.
  3. 3
    Cook the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the carrots are glazed evenly and heated through, and season it with salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    *Note: To roll cut carrots: place the peeled carrot on a cutting board.
  5. 5
    Make a diagonal cut to remove the stem end.
  6. 6
    Hold knife in the same position and roll the carrot 180 degrees (a half turn).
  7. 7
    Slice through it on the same diagonal, forming a piece with 2 angled edges.
  8. 8
    Repeat with remaining carrot(s).

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