Orange Honey-Glazed Carrots

4 people

SIDE

Ina Garten At Home (p. 133)

Ingredients

Carrots - 2 lbs

Ginger - 1 tsp

Orange - 1

Honey - 2 tbl

Unsalted butt - 2 tbl

Prep

Carrots - Cut diagonally in 1-inch slices to yield 5 cups

Ginger - mince to yield 1 tsp

Orange - zest to yield 1 tsp, juice to yield 1/2 cup

Instructions

Place 12 cup of water, 2 tbl unsalted butter, the honey, 2 tsp salt and the ginger in a large saute pan and bring ot a boil. Add the carrots, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until all the water has evaporated.

Add the orange zest and orange juice to the pan, tossing well. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, until the carrots are al dente (tender but still resistant when you bite) and the sauce glazes the carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste.