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care for some carrots? (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

Carrots are so very good for you, packed with vitamins and nutrients. The method of cooking in this recipe retains most of them. A great side dish.

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For care for some carrots? (sallye)

  • 1 bunch
    fresh carrots (8-12 carrots)
  • 2 tsp
    coarse sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh dill
  • 1 Tbsp
    capers, drained
  • salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • CREME FRAICHE
  • 1/2 c
    heavy or whipping cream (not ultra pastuerized)
  • 1/2 c
    dairy sour cream

How To Make care for some carrots? (sallye)

  • 1
    MAKE CREME FRAICHE: Whisk together whipping cream and sour cream until well blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • 2
    PREPARE CARROTS: NOTE: Do not peel carrots Soak carrots in bowl with ice and water to cover for 30 minutes Transfer to colander and drain
  • 3
    In a large heavy pan, heat water to boiling over medium high heat. Turn heat down to medium once water is boiling Add salt and whole carrots Cook until carrots are tender, but still crisp. (about 20 minutes) Transfer carrots back to colander, drain and set under cool running water until cool enough to handle.
  • 4
    When carrots are cool, remove the skins by gently rubbing the carrots with your hands.(the skins will easily slip off) Discard the skins Cut the carrots diagonally into 1/4" thick slices
  • 5
    Melt the butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes Then stir in 1/2 cup of Creme Fraiche, 1 tablespoon at a time. NOTE: Wait for each addition to be absorbed before adding more. The rest of the Creme Fraiche will keep up to a week in an airtight container stored in the fridge. Fold in the dill and capers, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while still hot.
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