Mashed Carrots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
dash of ground pepper
dash of nutmeg
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme or marjoram leaves

Preparation

Place carrots in a microsafe baking dish with 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on High power for 10 minutes or until tender.
In a food processor or blender, puree carrots.
Add butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg to carrots.
Mix until very smooth.
Add parsley, thyme or marjoram. Pour carrot puree into a microsafe baking dish.
Microwave on High power for 6 to 8 minutes or until hot.
Serve with beef or chicken dishes.