Side dishe for 4
Boiled Carrots
$1.75for 410 minServes 4
Carrots boil until tender, then are tossed with butter, salt, pepper, and optional fresh tarragon.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Carrots, 1 lb$1.09/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.09Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.44 per serving$1.75 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- finely chopped fresh tarragon for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Peel the carrots and cut them into even slices.
- Boil the carrots in a 3-quart pot of salted water for 7 minutes until tender.
- Drain the carrots well and return them to the warm pot.
- Stir in the butter, pepper, and tarragon if using, then cook for 1 minute.
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