Amaretto Carrots Food

AMARETTO SAUCE FOR CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir brown sugar and amaretto into melted butter. Cook and stir butter mixture until sugar dissolves completely and mixture comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.

CARROTS AMARETTO

Steps:

• Parboil sliced carrots (I usually use the baby carrots whole) until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. This can be done a couple of hours ahead of time.
• Heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add carrots, sugar and heat to caramelize sugar.
• Add Amaretto and cook to reduce sauce to a glaze.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

ALMOND BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.