Lemon Glazed Baby Carrots

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb baby carrots, rinsed
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 rinse the carrots under running water and place in a 2 quart casserole, cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring half way through.
• 2 drain off any water that accumulates during cooking and add the carrots to a medium saucepan along with the stock, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and zest.
• 3 bring to a boil and cook, stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and carrots are lightly glazed.
• 4 season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve.