Belgian-Style Carrot Coins

Name: Belgian-Style Carrot Coins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 8 medium carrots, sliced; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• “I received the recipe for Belgian-Style Carrot Coins years ago from a neighbor,” notes Billye Crumlish of Dallas, Texas. “I’ve lost touch with the neighbor but not with this recipe. It’s my family’s favorite way to eat carrots.”

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
8 medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add the carrots, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in the cream, parsley and nutmeg. Bring just to a boil; remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 240 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Belgian Style Carrots in Taste of Home April/May 2006

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gillettcookie

Mar 21, 2010

We like this recipe because it is so easy to make. I especially like the creamy taste!
lydiab02

Sep 13, 2009

Very simple and definitely something I wouldn't hesitate to make again.
GooFan

May 29, 2008

Great Side Dish.