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Sauteed Carrots


This is a super simple, very delicious side dish to any meal, just a handful of ingredients completes this dish and it is ready in minutes. 


This recipe calls for a set it but don't forget it approach. You don't want to let the steam go out of this dish for the first five minutes, so don't feel tempted to lift the lid and check on how they are doing. After about the five minute mark check on them, give them a few words of encouragement 'I believe in you!' you know that sort of thing, or just nix that all together and just stir them one last time and cover them back p for the remaining time. If they are the texture you like (I like mines with a little crunch, not mushy) take them out, if not let them go for a few more minutes checking the texture throughout. Enjoy! and let me know what your tweaks are to make this simple side dish even more delicious.


Sauteed Carrots 

Ingredients

5 carrots (sliced diagonally)
two table spoons butter
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dried dill (fresh dill if you want)

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pan and add in carrots, salt and pepper.
2. Mix until well incorporated on medium high heat for about two minutes, put heat on medium low and cover and let cook, about 10 minutes.
3. Check to see if slightly cooked through, if not, cover and let cook a few more minutes.
4. Once done sprinkle with dill, and mix well and serve.








For original recipe by Ina Garten follow link:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sauteed-carrots-recipe.html


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