Creamy Matchstick Carrots

Tisme's Note:

A really yummy and creamy side dish.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 kg carrot
• 75 g butter
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 chicken stock cubes or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• 125 ml hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 bay leaves , extra (optional)

Directions:

1. Top and tail the carrots wash, scrape and dry. Cut the carrots into matchstick strips.
2. Heat the butter in a deep pan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until a golden colour. Add the carrots and stir well.
3. Dissolve the stock cube in 125ml hot water, add to the pan with the bay leaf.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, stirring frequently.
5. Season with salt and pepper, remove bay leaf and stir in the cream just before serving.
6. Garnish with extra bay leafs if desired.
7. For Vegetarian use Vegetable broth.

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

Very good and easy to make. I love finding new ways to make veggies. I followed the recipe as written other then I bought a bag of shredded carrots so I didn't have to do the work LOL. We all enjoyed them.

[loof]

These carrots were absolutely delicious! I left out the onions as I don't care for them, and used regular milk instead of cream. The bay leaf added a nice flavor and I loved the creaminess of the coating on the carrots. Great recipe - thanks for sharing it! Made for the Best of 2010 Event (recommended by AZPARZYCH)

[AZPARZYCH]

These were so good! Everyone ate seconds; and when I put the leftovers in a bowl for DH lunch, 19 month DS was trying to take them! Made as is, but substituted a shallot for the onions. This will go into our Best of 2010 for sure!! Made for Make My Recipe Aus/NZ.