The balance of ginger and honey bring out the best in carrots. This easy dish is the perfect complement to chicken or pork. And check out the vitamin A content!
Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
8 medium carrots
1/2 t ginger
1 T honey
3/4 c water
1 T butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Peel carrots and slice into quarters length-wise; cut quarters to 2-inch pieces. In a small bowl, mix ginger, honey and water. Place carrots in a saute pan, pour in liquid mixture. Cover with lid and simmer on low heat until carrots are slightly tender. Remove lid and add butter. Simmer without lid until liquid is reduced and carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Per-serving Nutritional Profile:
Calories, 60
Fat, 2 g
Saturated Fat, 1 g
Cholesterol, 5 mg
Carbs, 11 g
Dietary Fiber, 2 g
Protein, 1 g
Sodium, 150 mg
Vitamin A, 270% Daily Value
Vitamin C, 8% Daily Value
Calcium, 2% Daily Value
Iron, 2% Daily Value
