Glazed Carrots with Green Olives

Glazed Carrots with Green Olives
Glazed Carrots with Green Olives might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 120 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have carrots, olive oil, whipping cream, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is perfect for Easter.

Instructions

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Cut carrots in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick sticks. Put carrots and 2 tablespoons butter in an electric slow-cooker (4 1/2 qt. or larger) or a heavy 12-inch frying pan.
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If using a slow-cooker, cover and set heat to high. Cook, stirring twice, until carrots are very tender when pierced, 2 to 3 hours.
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Drain. If using a heavy frying pan, set on a heat diffuser over a burner on low heat (see notes).
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Add 3 tablespoons water, cover with a round of cooking parchment and a tight-fitting lid, and follow cooking instructions for slow-cooker.
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About 10 minutes before serving, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in an 11- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and parsley and stir until garlic softens, about 1 minute. Stir in carrots, olives, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add cream, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until carrots are hot and cream is thickened and coats the carrots, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Pour into a serving dish.

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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score19
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