MUSTARD-GLAZED CARROTS

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Scrape the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise, then into 2-inchsections. Cook in boiling water,with the salt added, covered, until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a small saucepan, cook the butter, mustard and sugar until syrupy,about 3 minutes. Pour over carrotsand simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

Notes

Maple-glazed carrots are a good accompaniment for sauerbraten or ham. If you are interested in other recipes for vegetables with maple-syrup sauces,click here on brussels sprouts with maple glaze and maple-glazed sweet potatoes.
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