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23 November, 2018 by Ruthy Kirwan

Stovetop Maple Butter Carrot Side Dish

Kids and adults alike will love these big, soft bites of carrot browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.

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Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.
Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.
Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.
Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.
Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.

Get your kids eating this easy carrot side dish on a weeknight dinner this week! They hold up well in the fridge for a few days, too- making it a meal prep rockstar.

Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish,  browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.

Hey, wanna know how to get your kids eating more vegetables?

Make a carrot dish with butter and maple syrup.


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I know, I know. It sounds like you’re basically making candy out of carrots.

And honestly, in a way, that’s exactly what you’re doing.

This kid-friendly carrot side dish is big, soft bites of carrot, cooked in butter and maple syrup.

Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.

First, you caramelize the carrots in butter, getting a lovely brown and toasty thang going.

Then, you add maple syrup and a lid to the pot, so they steam in the sweetness and retain that lovely brown caramelization.

We love these carrots on the side of something hearty, like a pot roast or roast chicken.

And they hold up like rockstars in the fridge for up to 5 days, so they get an extra participation trophy in the meal prep game!

Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.

Stovetop Maple Butter Carrots

Ruthy Kirwan
Kids and adults alike will love the big, soft bites of this carrot side dish, browned in butter then steamed with maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saute Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds carrot
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

Prep Ahead:

  • Cut the carrots according to the instructions in Step 1
  • If you wish to prepare the carrots fully and then reheat and serve, follow the instructions in Steps 2-5 and store carrots until serving time.
  • Cut carrots, uncooked, will last for up to 8 days in the fridge if stored in a resealable bag or container filled with cold water. Cooked carrots will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer

Prepare From Prepped:

  • If cooking on the night of serving (as opposed to reheating and serving), drain carrots of cold water if necessary.
  • Follow instructions in Steps 2-5

Make From Fresh:

  • Peel and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the carrots and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots have begun to brown and caramelize in the butter.
  • Add the maple syrup and stir to coat, then add the water and quickly cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Cook the carrots until the water has dissolved and the carrots have softened through about 5 minutes.
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Category: Sides, Stovetop, Under 30 Minutes, Vegetarian or VeganCooking Type: StovetopMain Ingredient: Vegetarian or VeganMeal Type: Side Dish

About Ruthy Kirwan

Ruthy Kirwan is a recipe tester and developer living in NYC with her two small kids and hard-working husband. She created Percolate Kitchen in 2016 to help busy people get their act together in the kitchen. Learn more at percolatekitchen.com/about

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