Butter-Glazed Carrots with Parsley

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the carrots, water, butter, sugar and salt in a 12-inch skillet, spreading the carrots into a roughly even layer. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the carrots are just tender with a slight bite, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover, raise the heat to high and cook, stirring often, until the liquid reduces to a glossy glaze that coats the carrots, 4 to 6 minutes. Stop as soon as the pan looks syrupy, before the glaze browns.

4. 4

   Season with pepper, toss with the parsley and serve.