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Perfect Boiled Carrots

Boiled Carrots

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Boiled carrots can actually taste amazing! Here’s how long to boil carrots, and how to season them to perfection.  

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound carrots or 2 1/2 cups sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chives (or minced green onion tops)
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start a saucepan of water to boil.
  2. Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).
  3. Once the water is boiling, add the carrots and boil for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if you prefer them to be more tender). Drain. 
  4. Toss the carrots with the chives, butter and salt. Taste and add additional salt if desired.