Spiced CarrotsSang An
Though the spices in these carrots hint at North Africa, this dish will fit in well with a traditional North American meal.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 6 side-dish servings
Ingredients
2
lb medium carrots (about 12)
2
tablespoons unsalted butter
2
tablespoons brown sugar
1
/2 cup water
2
teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1
/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Quarter carrots lengthwise, then cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces.
Step 2
Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté carrots, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is melted. Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.