Honey Carrots
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This colorful dish has a wonderful combination of flavors. The tarragon and lemon add zest and the honey sweetens the carrots—a perfect balance.
—Musette Colberg
Staten Island, New York
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups julienned carrot
- 1 thin lemon peel strip
- 4-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the carrots, lemon peel, honey and salt; add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain; discard lemon peel. Stir in the lemon juice and seasonings. Yield: 2 servings.