VANILLA GLAZED CARROTS

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I had this at a restaurant, and, as always, I try and duplicate the dishes that I like. This is my version of these steamed baby carrots that are lightly coated in a sweet vanilla glaze.

Provided by V Renée Lord

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

20 baby carrots
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon white vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add baby carrots, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
Place honey, butter, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds in microwave oven; stir until combined. Pour glaze over carrots; season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 13 g