GINGERED BABY CARROTS

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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (16 oz) read-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot

Steps:

  • In 1-quart microwavable casserole, place carrots and 2 tablespoons water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 7 to 10 minutes until crisp-tender. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, cook pecans, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar and the cinnamon over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until pecans are toasted and glazed. Remove from skillet to small bowl; set aside.
  • In same skillet, cook remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the butter, honey and gingerroot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Add cooked carrots; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until carrots are glazed and hot; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

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