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Carrots & Pearl Onions

Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound Fresh Pearl Onions
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar Divided
  • 1 Pound Carrots Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Thyme (Or 1 Teaspoon Dried)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pearl onions and boil 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Peel onions.
  • In the same pan, add butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, stir in 3/4 teaspoon sugar. Add the onions and cook until golden brown, stirring often.
  • Add chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and then remaining sugar. Mix well. Add carrots and carefully mix again, taking care not to break up the onions.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 6 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Remove from heat and take out bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.