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Maple Braised Carrots
These carrots are amazing. Peel carrots, and then cut into equal-sized 'sticks.' Saute shallots in butter, throw in the carrots with salt, pepper, maple syrup, and stock (chicken or vegetable)...and finish with fresh-cut parsley...and they are an incredible side dish to a very special meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 4 large carrots peeled, cut into ¼" match sticks
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add the carrots to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and add the pure maple syrup and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced to a glaze and the carrots are very tender, about 10 minutes longer.
- Stir in the parsley and serve at once.
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Notes
- NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
- NOTE
- If desired, you can slice the carrots into circular medallions. Fresh carrots are far superior to canned carrots, but in a pinch, they'll still be good. Drain the carrots before proceeding with the recipe.
- Be sure to go with Pure Maple Syrup, not imitation syrup, or pancake syrup.
- To make the dish 100% vegetarian, use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.
- You can make the dish a few hours in advance of serving, if necessary. Reheat in the skillet before serving. We do recommend serving this, however, fresh off the stove.
- This recipe can easily be doubled, or even tripled, to serve a large group.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
-2g
(-10%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
24572IU
(491%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | -2g | -10% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 24572IU | 491% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.