Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots

Name: Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place 1 in. water, carrots and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
Return carrots to pan; add the brown sugar, butter, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 143 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

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