Crock-pot Lemon Thyme and Butter Carrots

Crock-pot Lemon Thyme and Butter Carrots

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs carrots cut into french fries style slices
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh Mariposa Farms Lemon Thyme leaves (You'll need some for garnish as well)
  • 1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp brown sugar optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add carrots and onions to crock pot (4 or 6 qt) Combine butter, lemon thyme, zest and lemon juice in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over carrots, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes. Near end of cook time stir in 1-2 tsp of sugar depending on tartness of lemon juice (if desired). Garnish with additional lemon thyme (if desired) and serve.