GLAZED MARSALA CARROTS WITH HAZELNUTS

Glazed Marsala Carrots with Hazelnuts image

This makes an elegant side dish for company and is easy enough to make when you want to serve something special on a weeknight. Marsala wine makes it so deliciously different and unlike any other carrot recipe you've tasted. -Barbara Morris, South Amboy, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place carrots and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat; add shallots. Cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add wine, sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Return carrots to pan; stir to coat. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and, if desired, parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.