Sweet and Savory Carrots

Name: Sweet and Savory Carrots
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 18 to 20 small field or multicolored carrots; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

These carrots make for a quick and tasty side dish that is sweet, savory and tender using only a few ingredients you already have in your pantry! Mix the sweet elements, maple syrup and cinnamon, and the savory, cumin and black pepper, and you get this deliciously nutritious side dish.

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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18 to 20 small field or multicolored carrots

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Wash or peel the carrots, trim off the greens if still attached and cut any thicker ones in half lengthwise. Season the water well with salt and cook the carrots for 3 minutes just to soften slightly; drain and set aside. If you’re looking to get ahead, you can do this step up to a day in advance.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add in the butter. Melt, stirring occasionally, until it bubbles, then subsides and begins to brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the syrup, cumin, cinnamon and pepper. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Cook until the carrots are tender but still a bit snappy, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and scatter with the toasted sesame seeds.