Tri-Color Honey-Glazed Carrots

Yields: 6 servings

Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cooking, 20 minutes total

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 small tri-color carrots, peeled with greens removed 
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 to 3 teaspoons honey
• 2/3 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the carrots—Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add carrots, and shake pan to coat them evenly. Cook, flipping as needed until all sides start to brown, about 7 to 8 minutes.

2. Glaze the carrots—Add honey and water and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are caramelized, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm. 

TIPS:

Spice It Up—Add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to warm up glazed carrots or bring the heat with a dash of cayenne pepper.