"We need something else besides just meat"
"How about carrots?"
"Oooh-kay, we'll just steam them in the microwave real quick".
Thats about how it goes with our sides most nights, something to fill out the food pyramid and take up space on the plate. With dinner together being the centerpiece of our nights, having the same thing over and over gets down right boring. It's probably that way with most families though, keeping food interesting is a big struggle, something that is probably a huge stumbling block for a lot of people when it comes to cooking. Cooking dinner and having everyone sit down to eat together is such a hugely important part of being a family that can get brushed aside partly by boring, regular food. Especially with kids (and husbands) having food that is different and interesting as often as possible is a huge incentive to come together. Who would skip out on something like Mint Glazed Carrots? Not us!
Mint Glazed Carrots
What You Will Need
6 large carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
1/2 cup white wine
1 clove of garlic (minced)
4 Tbs honey
2 Tbs fresh mint (minced)
3 Tbs butter
salt and white pepper to taste
In a large skillet, combine all ingredients except the mint and simmer until the carrots are tender and the wine and honey have reduced into a glaze. Mix in the mint and serve hot.
I love glazed carrots but have never added mint to them. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow looks delicious!!! Really does :- )
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I'll have to try this. We love carrots and have been wondering what to do with our mint :)
ReplyDeleteLooks really good... I love carrots, but we usually serve them plain. This will be a treat!
ReplyDeleteThis looks super tasty. I am going to archive this one, especially for the holidays - they will be here before you know it. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect. I'm in search of ways to use up the ever growing mint in our garden.
ReplyDeleteMmmm! I love cooked carrots. I usually do them with cumin or ginger, but mint sounds lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of fantastic local carrots. This might be a great way to cook them!
ReplyDeletenever tried glazed carrots with mint before...Very interesting. I will have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good. I bet my daughter would eat this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, I love mint too!
ReplyDeleteWow this looks awesome. I actually tried making this dish once but failed miserable. it was incredibly dry and gross :(
ReplyDeleteIll have to try your recipe and improve my luck :)
Just lovely! I love glazed carrots and have a ton of mint in my yard.... bet you can guess what I am going to do! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlazed carrots is a terrific and easy recipe. Love the addition of the mint (I've been putting it on everything, so it's nice to have something else to add it to).
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on making the Top 9 on Foodbuzz
This will be a perfect holiday side dish. Thank you for sharing! I suggest using Dorot Chopped Mint. (www.mydorot.com) Specially if you are using this for the up coming holiday's when its not fresh mint/herb garden season!
ReplyDeleteThank's for posting this one.. It looks and smells great...! LOL... Going to market right now.. it will be on our table tonight...
ReplyDeleteI have mint growing on the patio, and you can only drink so many mojitos. I'm saving this recipe!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to spruce up carrots! Love the wine and honey in the glaze.
ReplyDeleteyum yum. never thought to put mint on carrots!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting combo. Congrats on Foodbuzz Top 9!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and good! My hubby would love this!
ReplyDeleteI just made orange glazed carrots the other night, I like the idea of trying mint! Your pics look great!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Thanks for sharing. My mojitos are jealous already. Just green with envy.
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