Maple Butter Carrots
Meal: Side dish
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 lb carrots
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- Fresh thyme leaves optional
Directions:
- Cut carrots in half lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it begins to brown. Add carrots, salt and pepper, cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until carrots are tender.
- Pour water into skillet Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and vinegar; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with thyme.
Written by:
Just Paleo