4-5carrotswashed, trimmed and cut into ½ inch slices (about 1 pound)
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
¼-⅓cupvegetable stock
1tablespoongranulated sugar
¼cupMarsala winesweet
1-2tablespoonsparsleyfresh, chopped
Instructions
Over medium heat, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan.
Add the carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan back and forth several times to properly coat them.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add enough vegetable stock to almost cover the carrots.
Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until fork-tender. There should be a few tablespoons of cooking liquid left in the pan. Note: Total time depends on the size of the carrots.
Once the carrots are fork-tender, turn the heat to medium-high, sprinkle sugar over carrots and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Add the Marsala wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the wine evaporates and forms a glaze.
Remove from heat, stir in the chopped Italian parsley, taste for seasonings and serve.
Cut the carrots uniformly. This ensures quick and even cooking.
Make crinkle-cut carrots. Use a crinkle-cutting tool to create little ridges that look so festive. Sometimes, making food fun by changing the physical appearance is the encouragement required for picky eaters to eat vegetables.
Use different liquids to braise the carrots. Orange juice and chicken stock are other alternatives to vegetable broth.
Use parsley stems. While the carrots are braising, add the stems... it adds a real flavor boost.
Place carrots in a single layer. Use a large pan that accommodates the carrots in a single layer to ensure quick and even cooking.
Herb substitutions: Feel free to replace the fresh Italian parsley with other fresh herbs like thyme, chives, dill or even mint.What to serve with glazed carrots: This springtime vegetable, just like this stovetop asparagus, makes one of the best sides whether you are serving them with garlic shrimp, seared scallops, cod fish, or rack of lamb.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.