Five Ingredient Five Ingredient Boiled Carrots Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb carrots, (or 2½ cups), sliced, or baby carrots

1 tbsp olive oil, or butter

¼ tsp kosher salt, plus 1 pinch

1½ tbsp chives, chopped, or minced green onion tops

½ tsp maple syrup, optional

ground black pepper, to taste, optional

Start a saucepan of water to boil.

Peel and slice the carrots into ¼-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).

Once the water is boiling, add the carrots. Boil carrots for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if more tender dish is desired). Drain.

Toss the carrots with the chives, butter and salt. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!