GINGERED LIME CARROTS

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The produce manager at my grocery store suggested this memorable mixture of lightly sweet carrots, zippy ginger and tart lime. It;s easy to fall in love with this recipe, which now has permanent place among my favorites. My husband and I especially enjoy it with poultry or fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Lime slices

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots and water. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine lime juice, butter, honey, zest and ginger. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Drain carrots; stir in the lime mixture. Cover and cook on high for 45 seconds. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.