GLAZED CARROTS WITH SPICY PECANS

Glazed Carrots with Spicy Pecans image

A spicy take on this classic side vegetable dish.

Provided by Iron Chef Donatella Arpaia

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Libby's Fruits & Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg white, beaten
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup pecan halves
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 (4 ounce) Libby's® Sliced Carrots Vegetable Cups

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In bowl whisk together egg white, cayenne and cumin. Add pecans and toss to coat.
Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop into smaller pieces.
Heat skillet over medium heat and add butter, brown sugar, rosemary, and drained carrots. Add 1/4 cup of water to carrots. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
Season carrots with salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
Put carrots in bowl with pecans and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 271.7 mg, Sugar 54 g