Email to Nancy Spraker      

Carrots, Honey-Glazed

Recipe Introduction


From "Healthy Meals in Minutes", 1995. This is a colorful complement to roast beef.





List of Ingredients



• 2 cups sliced carrots
  
• 1 lemon peel strip (2x1/2 inch)
  
• 1-1/2 tbsp honey
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 tsp dried (optional)
  
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  
• 1/8 tsp freshsly ground black pepper
  
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel for garnish
  






Instructions



1. In a medium saucepan, combine carrots, lemon peel strip, honey and salt. Add enough cold water just to cover carrots.
   
   
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil vigorously, stirring once or twice, until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 15 minutes.
   
   
3. Reduce heat to medium; stir carrot mixture until coated with glaze. Remove pan from heat.
   
   
4. Add lemon juice, tarragon, nutmeg and pepper to pan; mix well. Place carot mixture in a serving bowl; garnish with grated lemon peel.
   
   






Final Comments


Serves 4
Calories 50, Sodium 89 mg, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg