Cardamom Carrots 



An easy carrot side dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors, these cardamom carrots will make any dinner a special occasion. Julienned carrots are tossed in a sweet butter sauce sweetened with cardamom and citrus, and served piping hot. The crisp carrots, sweet brown sugar, and tangy citrus make this simple carrot salad an instant classic!

Ingredients:

2 lb carrots, julienned

1 tsp salt

¼ c. butter

¼ c. packed brown sugar

1 tsp ground cardamom

1 tsp grated orange peel

Directions:

1. Place carrots and salt in large saucepan and add enough water to just cover carrots. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.

2. In large skillet melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar, cardamom and orange peel. Cook, and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add carrots to skillet, toss to coat, and serve hot.

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