Sweetened Carrots

Butter, brown sugar, and white wine make a sweet glaze for the baby carrots in this beautiful side dish. It's especially elegant served at a holiday meal.


Sweetened Carrots

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Servings: Makes 6 to servings.
Prep Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Carrots, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
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  • 1/4 cup
    firmly packed light brown sugar
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  • 2 Tbsp
    dry white wine
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  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
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  • 1-1/2 lbs
    small French or baby carrots
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  • 1 tsp
    fennel seeds, crushed
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add sugar, wine, salt and 3 tbsp water. Add carrots and stir until coated. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, 20 min. Uncover and increase heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are slightly caramelized, about 5 min. Stir in fennel seeds and serve. Makes 6 to servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 100, Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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