This sweet minted carrot recipe is an easy side dish to whip up any time of the year.  This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make and will complement your main dish.  

These easy minted carrots are the perfect veggie side dish for any holiday gathering or busy weeknight.  These cook up super sweet, so kids and adults will love them because they are healthy!

Prep time: 30 minutes

This recipe serves six people.

Ingredients

10-12 medium carrots  -about 2 pounds of whole carrots.

1/4 cup of butter.  You can also use vegetable oil.

Two tablespoons of granulated sugar- you can also sub maple syrup or brown sugar.

one tablespoon of dry mint leaves – or 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

1/4 cup of chicken broth

Optional: 1 teaspoon of cornstarch if you want to thicken the sauce

Instructions

1. Peel and chop carrots into 1/2-inch diagonal chunks

2. Saute carrots in melted butter in an 8- to 10-inch small saucepan over moderate heat until coated, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Sprinkle with Sugar, mint, and salt, and stir until the sugar melts.

4. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove carrots to a serving platter and place them in a serving bowl.

6.  Turn heat high and cook pan juices, constantly stirring, until thick and syrupy; pour over carrots.

7. Serve

Can You make this recipe in the oven?

Place all the ingredients into a baking dish if you would rather make these minted carrots in the oven. Cover and bake until the carrots are crisp-tender.

If you like this recipe, try the following:

Carrot and Almond Soup 

Apple Cinnamon Broccoli Salad 

Slow Cooker Ranch Baby Carrots 

Hot Buttered Rum Carrots

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Minted Carrots

This sweet minted carrot recipe is an easy side dish to whip up any time of the year.  This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make and will complement your main dish. 

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 10-12 Whole medium carrots about 2 pounds
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoons dry mint
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Peel and chop carrots into 1/2-inch diagonal chunks.

2. Saute carrots in melted butter in an 8- to 10-inch small saucepan over moderate heat until coated, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Sprinkle with Sugar, mint, and salt, and stir until the sugar melts.

4. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove carrots to a serving platter and place them in a serving bowl.

6. Turn heat high and cook pan juices, constantly stirring, until thick and syrupy; pour over carrots.

7. Serve.

Health Benefits of Carrots

Carrots contain vitamin C, potassium, protein,  calcium, and dietary fiber. This is also a budget-friendly recipe. You can purchase a few pounds of carrots for just a few dollars.

Mint can often take over your entire herb garden! These minted carrots are the perfect easy side dish to make if you have an overabundance of mint.

Here are some other recipes to make with fresh mint. 

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