Side dishe for 6
Glazed Carrots
Carrots simmer in vegetable broth, then cook with butter and brown sugar until tender and lightly glazed.
Typical price
$1.96for 4 servings
$0.49 per serving$1.96 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.64Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb carrots
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Peel and slice the carrots into even pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the carrots, broth, salt, and pepper, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet and stir in the brown sugar.
- Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid forms a glaze and the carrots are tender.
- Stir in the parsley and remove the skillet from the heat.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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