Cynthia's Glazed Carrots Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 Chicken stock1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
 Lemon juice2 Teaspoon
 Lemon zest1 Teaspoon, grated
  black pepper1
 Walnuts1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Combine the carrots, salt, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, and the chicken stock in a nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and simmer for about 2 minutes more.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar to the skillet.
Cook the carrots on low heat, stirring to coat them with the glaze, about 3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
Place the walnuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet over low heat.
Saute the walnuts until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
Spoon the carrots into a serving dish and top with the toasted walnuts.
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