White Wine Braised Carrots
White Wine Braised Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (or baby carrots)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, small, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, for glaze
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper, freshly ground
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots. If using larger carrots, cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces, or slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using baby carrots, trim the ends.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sauté the aromatics: In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add carrots and liquid: Add the prepared carrots to the pot and stir to coat them with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. Add the chopped fresh thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Braise: Bring the liquid to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and braise the carrots for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the carrots.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Glaze (Optional): Once the carrots are tender, remove the lid. If desired, stir in the 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and reduced to a light glaze coating the carrots. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
White Wine Braised Carrots
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (or baby carrots)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, small, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, for glaze
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper, freshly ground
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots. If using larger carrots, cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces, or slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using baby carrots, trim the ends.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sauté the aromatics: In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add carrots and liquid: Add the prepared carrots to the pot and stir to coat them with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. Add the chopped fresh thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Braise: Bring the liquid to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and braise the carrots for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the carrots.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Glaze (Optional): Once the carrots are tender, remove the lid. If desired, stir in the 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and reduced to a light glaze coating the carrots. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min