care for some carrots? (sallye)

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Austin, TX
Updated on May 10, 2014

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.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make care for some carrots? (sallye)

  • Step 1
    MAKE CREME FRAICHE: Whisk together whipping cream and sour cream until well blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • Step 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
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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
  • Step 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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