GINGER-HONEY CARROTS

GINGER-HONEY CARROTS image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tbs honey
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tbs unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. IN a small bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups wter with honey, rice vinegar, and salt until well combined. Set aside. 2. Add butter to a medium sauce-pan and heat over medium-high. Add carrots and saute for 5 minutes of until just slightly tender. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds more. Add honey mixture to saucepan and bring to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly gone. Remove form heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.