**Peggy's Butter Fried Carrots: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish**
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a special dish to serve at your next holiday gathering, Peggy's butter fried carrots are sure to please. These tender-crisp carrots are sautéed in butter until golden brown and then seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. The result is a deliciously flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, or a simple ham steak. This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as peas, corn, or zucchini, to create a colorful and nutritious side dish. Or, you can spice up the carrots with a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder. No matter how you choose to prepare them, Peggy's butter fried carrots are sure to be a hit.
In addition to the classic butter fried carrots recipe, this article also includes instructions for making several variations of the dish. For a healthier option, try the air fryer butter fried carrots. These carrots are cooked in an air fryer instead of being fried in butter, resulting in a crispy and flavorful dish that is lower in fat and calories. If you're short on time, the microwave butter fried carrots are a great option. These carrots are cooked in the microwave in just a few minutes, making them a quick and easy side dish for busy weeknights. And for a special occasion, try the brown sugar butter fried carrots. These carrots are coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze that makes them irresistible.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile butter fried carrots.
FRIED CARROTS
Make and share this Fried Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marlene.
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Clean,peel and slice carrots.
- Slice onion.
- Using cooking spray, spray fry pan and heat to medium.
- Add carrots and onions, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover pan.
- When carrots and onions start sizzling, turn heat down to low, checking often and turning so they cook thoroughly or to your desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 44.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.8
BUTTERED CARROTS
Buttered carrots are an excellent side for Roast Poussin with Prunes and Thyme.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim and peel the carrots, and then cut them in half. Cut each half into long, thin matchsticks.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Sprinkle in the sugar, and cook to melt. Add the carrots, and toss until they are coated. Cover carrot mixture, keeping lid slightly askew, and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat with melted butter and sugar. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED CARROTS
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and cut them diagonally in 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 6 cups of carrots. Place the carrots, 1/3 cup water, the salt, and pepper in a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrots are just cooked through. Add the butter and saute for another minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with butter. Off the heat, toss with the dill or parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
STIR-FRIED CARROTS AND GARLIC
Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Sauté Vegetarian High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Carrot Spring Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve carrot pieces lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a heavy medium skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry carrots until they begin to turn golden. Add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add water and butter and simmer, covered, until carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes. Boil carrots, uncovered, until most of liquid is evaporated. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
GARLICKY, BUTTERED CARROTS
This is one of the few occasions when overcrowding the skillet is a good thing. These carrots are cooked in fat (schmaltz, olive oil, butter), with a pinch of something spicy (red-pepper flakes, cayenne, even hot paprika), sort of half-steaming on top of each other until just tender (no mushy carrots here, please). At the end, they are seasoned with a bit of finely grated or chopped garlic off the heat, which quiets the garlicky punchiness without extinguishing it entirely. Like a sandwich cut into triangles, the fact that the carrots are sliced into rounds makes them taste above-average delicious.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories easy, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt chicken fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (If using butter, melt until lightly foamy and starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.) Add olive oil and red-pepper flakes, if using, swirling to bloom a bit in the butter. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. (They should be simply softened, like al dente pasta, not soft or mushy.)
- Remove pan from heat, and add garlic, tossing to coat, and transfer to serving bowl.
BUTTERED CARROTS
Braise your new-season vegetables in rich butter with a sprinkle of sugar to bring out the sweetness
Provided by Jeremy Lee
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a wide, shallow pan, add just enough water to cover them, then add the sugar and butter. Simmer over a medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are cooked through - they should be glazed and shiny. Season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS
Sweet cooked carrots that even my carrot hating family loves. There are never leftovers.
Provided by beckie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
- Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
PIEROGI WITH CABBAGE FILLING AND CLARIFIED BUTTER
For cabbage pierogi, cream cheese slightly softens the vegetable to give each bite a tender crunch. For a step-by-step guide, see our How-To.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make the cabbage filling:Quarter and core cabbage. Working in batches, steam cabbage until very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain; let cool. Working in small batches, place steamed cabbage in a thin kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Grind cabbage with the fine blade of a meat grinder. Stir in cream cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper. For each pierogi, use 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons filling.
- Make the clarified butter:Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, and let milk solids sink to bottom. Skim foam from surface. Carefully pour off clarified butter, leaving solids behind. Makes 1 cup.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm and have a deep orange color. Avoid carrots that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a large skillet: This will give the carrots plenty of room to cook and prevent them from steaming.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help the carrots brown and caramelize.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the carrots in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Stir the carrots frequently: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Season the carrots to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
- Serve the carrots immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Peggy's Butter-Fried Carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or spicy, these carrots are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Peggy's Butter-Fried Carrots a try!
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