Glazed Carrots

20 min · Serves 6

Based on a recipe from Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 29.6 mlmargarine or butter
• 1½ lbcarrots
• 1 cupwater
• 1.2 mlblack pepper
• 9.9 mlsugar

How to cook it

1. Peel the carrots, slice them in half lengthwise, and chop into 1-inch segments.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat.
3. Add the carrots to the pot and toss until they are evenly coated with the butter.
4. Pour in the water and season with the pepper.
5. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender.
6. Drain the excess water from the pot.
7. Sprinkle the sugar over the carrots.
8. Cover the pan and shake it vigorously over the heat for 60 seconds.
9. Continue cooking for one final minute until the carrots are glossy and glazed, being careful not to let them brown.

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