Candied Carrots Microwave Food

GLAZED CARROTS IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a microwave resistant container that is large enough to hold all the carrots. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
• Cover and cook 5-8 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve, garnishing with more orange zest, if desired.

EASY GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a microwave-safe bowl; add brown sugar, butter, and orange marmalade to carrots. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high power for 3 minutes; stir. If butter and marmalade aren't completely melted, continue cooking on high power for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until carrots are coated with glaze.

CANDIED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
• Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot!

EASY HONEY-GLAZED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until tender.

GLAZED (OR CANDIED) CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add carrots and just enough water to cover them with 1/4 teaspoons salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover, then cook carrots for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender-crisp; drain well.
• Return the carrots to the saucepan.
• Mix in the butter or margarine, the sugar, 1/4 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg.
• Return the mixture to the heat and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the carrots are glazed.
• Transfer glazed carrots to a warmed bowl and serve.

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet; stir in honey and lemon juice. Cook over low heat for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1 minute or until glazed.

MICROWAVE SWEET AND SPICY CARROTS WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut the carrots using a roll-cut: one carrot at a time, slice diagonal chunks from the carrot, rolling it a quarter-turn between cuts to create faceted bite-size pieces.
• Combine the coconut oil, brown sugar, cumin, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave on high until just melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the vinegar and carrots. Cover with a vented lid or plastic wrap with 6 small holes poked in it.
• Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover, being careful to avoid the steam, and give the carrots a stir. Cover again and microwave on high, stirring every 5 minutes, until the carrots are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 more minutes. Uncover and stir in all but 1 teaspoon of the scallions. Transfer to a serving dish, top with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.

MICROWAVE HONEY & FENNEL-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Mash the butter in a bowl with the honey and fennel seeds. Cover and chill until needed. Can be prepared up to three days ahead.
• Trim the tops off the carrots and wash under cold running water, scrubbing them with a clean scourer to get rid of any dirt. Put the carrots in a large, microwave-proof bowl with 2 tsp water. Cover the carrots with a microwaveable plate or lid and heat on full power for 5-6 mins until just tender. Drain, then toss with the honey and fennel butter and parsley. Taste for seasoning and serve.

GLAZED CARROTS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a 3-cup casserole dish that's microwave-safe, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk in orange juice.
• Add carrots and stir.
• Dot with butter.
• Cover dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High for 3 minutes.
• Partially remove plastic and stir carrots.
• Put plastic wrap back in place and microwave on High until carrots are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes longer (depending on the power of your microwave).
• This recipe can be cut in half to serve one, but cooking time will be shorter.

PARSLEY BUTTERED CARROTS FOR THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place butter in a small casserole.
• Cook in a microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds, or until melted.
• Add carrots and parsley flakes, stir and mix well.
• Cook at HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender.