Maple-Glazed Carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds baby cut carrots
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- Cook almonds and sugar in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low, stirring occasionally, over 10-15 minutes or until sugar melts and almonds are well-coated.
- Spread onto small sheet of aluminum foil.
- Cool completely; break apart.
- Place carrots in 3-quart saucepan; add 1 inch of water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover; reduce heat to low.
- Cook 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain well.
- Add butter, onions, syrup and ground mustard to carrots; toss to coat.
- Cook over medium heat until bubbly and mixture is slightly reduced and syrupy.
- Sprinkle caramelized almonds over cooked carrots just before serving.
almonds, sugar, carrots, butter, green onions, maple, ground mustard
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3372/maple-glazed-carrots (may not work)