SPICED CARROTS WITH PISTACHIOS

Spiced Carrots with Pistachios image

Satisfy everyone during the holidays with this side that mixes carrots with pistachios and raisins. It's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, cut into sticks
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pistachios

Steps:

Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, pie spice, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Add carrots, raisins and pistachios; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.