Honeyed Carrots
Flavored with tangy lemon, honey, and a mild-flavored red hot pepper, these delicious whole carrots can be served as a side dish with many meals.
Ingredients
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6 cups water
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3 lbs. baby carrots with tops trimmed to 2 inches, peeled or scrubbed
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2 Tbsp. butter
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3 to 4 Tbsp. honey
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1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
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1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
Directions
1.
In heavy skillet bring water to boiling; add carrots. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, until carrots are tender; drain carrots, pat dry.
2.
For glaze, in skillet stir butter, honey, lemon peel, red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt over medium heat until butter is melted and glaze bubbles. Add carrots; toss 2 minutes. In serving bowl drizzle carrots with glaze, sprinkle additional red pepper. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 75, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Total Sugar 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 3%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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