Glazed Carrots with Mint Gremolata topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 0.7 kg. carrots, cut in half and sliced diagonally into 7.5 cm pieces.
- 0.5 cups lightly salted chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Preparation:
- In a large skillet, combine the carrots, broth, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and continue to simmer until the carrots are tender, 12-14 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook, stirring, until the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are lightly browned, another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mint, parsley, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining 3 teaspoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the gremolata with the warm carrots.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 17g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 260mg, Sugars 8g. |