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if your kids hate veggies, try this trick…

Butter. Sugar. A pinch of salt. That’s all it takes to turn plain carrots into something that disappears fast off the dinner table. These butter glazed carrots are my go-to when I need a veggie side that looks a little fancy but takes no brain power.

total time 32 min
servings 4-6 servings
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ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots (peeled + sliced)
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • How to Make:
  • Add everything to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 mins.
  • Uncover and cook 5 more mins ‘til it’s glossy and glazed.
  • Finish with fresh cracked pepper and serve warm!
  • 🎥 Perfect for your next “I need a vegetable but I’m tired” kind of night.
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directions

  1. 1 Add everything to a saucepan.
  2. 2 Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 mins.
  3. 3 Uncover and cook 5 more mins ‘til it’s glossy and glazed.
  4. 4 Finish with fresh cracked pepper and serve warm!

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if your kids hate veggies, try this trick…

Butter. Sugar. A pinch of salt. That’s all it takes to turn plain carrots into something that disapp

total time: ~32 min serves 4-6

ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots (peeled + sliced)
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • How to Make:
  • Add everything to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 mins.
  • Uncover and cook 5 more mins ‘til it’s glossy and glazed.
  • Finish with fresh cracked pepper and serve warm!
  • 🎥 Perfect for your next “I need a vegetable but I’m tired” kind of night.
  • #mamamilliecookss#easyveggies#buttercarrots#dinnerhack#sidedishrecipe#momcooking# #EasyRecipes#QuickMeals#WhatsForDinner#HomemadeGoodness#SimpleEats#WeeknightDinners#FamilyMeals#CollegeEats #StudentMeals#BudgetCooking#QuickCollegeMeals#EasyStudentMeals#foodtok#BusyMomLife#MomOnTheGo#FamilyFood#EasyFamilyMeals#MomLifeMeals#FeedingTheFamily#TimeSavingMeals#homecookedlove
  • https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK8wFnltVtT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

directions

  1. Add everything to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 mins.
  3. Uncover and cook 5 more mins ‘til it’s glossy and glazed.
  4. Finish with fresh cracked pepper and serve warm!

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