Honey Glazed Carrots--Microwave Style
Why I Love This Recipe
“We ate standing in the kitchen holding paper plates, saying how much May would have liked everything." -Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
~Honey is the ONLY food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.~
Ingredients You'll Need
6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
In a casserole, combine carrots, water, and salt. Cover.
Microwave at High 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring after half of the cooking time. Set aside.
In a small bowl or cup, combine remaining ingredients.
Microwave at High 45-60 seconds or until clear, thickened, and bubbly, stiring once.
Drain carrots. Pour glaze over and toss to coat.
