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Brown Sugar Dill Carrots

Name: Brown Sugar Dill Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds carrots (peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices (about 4 cups sliced)) (Source: 1 ½ pounds carrots (peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices (about 4 cups sliced))); 3 tablespoons butter (Source: 3 tablespoons butter); 3 tablespoons brown sugar (Source: 3 tablespoons brown sugar); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried (plus additional for garnish, if desired) (Source: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried (plus additional for garnish, if desired)); ½ teaspoon salt (Source: ½ teaspoon salt); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: freshly ground black pepper (to taste))

Brown Sugar Dill Carrots is made with carrots and dill or 1 teaspoon dried.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 6 listed

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SidesVegetablesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Vegetables

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Get to know the ingredients

carrots (peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices about 4 cups sliced)

In the method: Place sliced carrots in a 12-inch skillet and pour in just enough water to come to the top of the carrots (they should just barely be covered with water).

chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried (plus additional for garnish, if desired)

In the method: Add the dill, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter sauce has thickened a bit.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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1 ½ pounds carrots (peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices about 4 cups sliced)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 ½ pounds carrots (peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices about 4 cups sliced)
3 tablespoons butter
Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
½ teaspoon salt
Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon salt
As Needed black pepper
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

How to make it

0 of 3 steps complete

Place sliced carrots in a 12-inch skillet and pour in just enough water to come to the top of the carrots (they should just barely be covered with water). Bring to a boil over HIGH heat. Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for about 6 to 7 minutes or until just fork tender (be careful not to overcook).
Drain water from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted. Add the dill, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter sauce has thickened a bit.
Serve immediately garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.

Make room for Brown Sugar Dill Carrots

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve immediately garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.

A little more help as you go

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Return for the stirring

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Place sliced carrots in a 12-inch skillet and pour in just enough water to come to the top of the carrots (they should just barely be covered with water).

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add the dill, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter sauce has thickened a bit.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: fromvalerieskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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