Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh carrots (peeled and trimmed)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter (or vegan butter), melted
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash and peel the fresh carrots, trimming the green tops.
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add Maple Syrup: Stir in the maple syrup until combined.
- Cook the Carrots: Add carrots, seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice; stir to coat.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, add fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 75g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg