Mint Carrots
Comments: If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] dried mint instead of fresh mint, but carrots will not be as good.
  • 5 or 6 garden fresh carrots
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons [22.5 g] butter or margarine
  • 1/3 teaspoon [1.6 mL] salt
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] freshly finely chopped mint
  • Slice carrots into 1/8-inch [3-mm] thick slices.
  • Boil carrot slices, covered, into just a little salted boiling water, until done yet still crunchy.
  • Uncover; cook over high heat, until all of liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add butter or margarine and salt; leave fat to melt.
  • Delicately stir in chopped mint.
  • Serve immediately, into hot individual bowls.