These fresh-tasting carrots
will become a family favorite. Pair them with a baked ham or
a pork roast.
Ginger Lime
Carrots
- 3 pounds carrots, pared
and sliced
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Heat carrots, water and
salt in large saucepan to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered
until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain,
return carrots to saucepan.
- In small saucepan over
low heat, heat and stir butter, honey, lime juice, zest and ginger
until butter is melted and mixture blended.
- Pour butter mixture over
carrots; stir gently over low heat until carrots are glazed,
about 2 minutes.
Serves 8.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 130 calories
Protein 2 grams
Fat 4 grams
Sodium 550 milligrams
Cholesterol 10 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 22 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.