Honeyed Carrots

Honeyed Carrots
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 74.6
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.1 mg
  • Sodium: 113.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

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Introduction

Add a burst of color to your dinner table with this glazed carrot recipe. Although impressive, this is a nearly effortless side dish that easily serves a dinner party of 12. In addition to being a great source of Vitamin C and Calcium, fresh orange carrots provide antioxidants in the form of carotenoids and beta carotene, which are converted into Vitamin A. Add a burst of color to your dinner table with this glazed carrot recipe. Although impressive, this is a nearly effortless side dish that easily serves a dinner party of 12. In addition to being a great source of Vitamin C and Calcium, fresh orange carrots provide antioxidants in the form of carotenoids and beta carotene, which are converted into Vitamin A.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    6 cups water
    3 lbs. baby carrots with tops trimmed to 2 inches, peeled or scrubbed
    2 Tbsp. butter
    3 to 4 Tbsp. honey
    1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
    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.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARILENASPARK.