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Carrots Vichy

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In France many swear by cooking these carrots in the pure water of Vichy, said to best bring out the vegetable's delicate flavor, but in truth the dish is delicious made with good water of any origin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

  1. Diagonally cut carrots into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a heavy saucepan combine butter, carrots, water, and sugar and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes.

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