Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 large carrots, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  • Trim off the ends of each carrot and scrape the sides.
  • Cut the carrots crosswise into rounds, each about 1/8 inch thick.
  • There should be about 4 cups.
  • Put the carrot rounds in a saucepan and add the butter, broth, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the mint and cumin and stir to blend.
  • Serve.