HONEY & GINGER GLAZED CARROTS

Honey & Ginger Glazed Carrots image

For weeknights, holidays and special events, we make a sweet and tangy carrot dish flavored with ginger, lemon juice and honey. Make it ahead and reheat in the oven if needed or swap out the almonds for pecans. -Laura Mims, Little Elm, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to pan., Add raisins, honey, butter, lemon juice, ginger and salt; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges