Lemon Honey Glazed Carrots

Think of this recipe when you want a quick side dish with pizzazz.  Rainbow carrots make it really colorful (see below).

2 servings

9 calculated points

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby carrots
• water to cover
• 1 ⁄4 cup butter
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Bring carrots and enough water to cover to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-high and continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in honey. Add lemon juice and ginger. Increase heat to medium and stir in carrots until well coated. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes more.