Cardamom Carrots

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Hallford

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at holidays," says field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Cardamom Carrots

Yield:8 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Shop Recipe

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, carrots and salt to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, combine the butter, brown sugar, cardamom and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add carrots; toss to coat.