Side dishe for 2
Lemon Glazed Carrots
Baby carrots simmer in buttery lemon sauce with brown sugar and nutmeg until tender and lightly glazed.
Typical price
$2.91for 4 servings
$0.73 per serving$2.91 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.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Add the carrots, hot water, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cover and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring once, until the carrots are tender.
- Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce coats the carrots.
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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