ALMOND-TOPPED CARROTS

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Here's a different way to cook carrots. It's a nice addition to a fancy meal and jazzes up an everyday dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, julienned
2 cups water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add the raisins, butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger and pepper. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.