Mini Nut Roasts With Candied Carrots Food

SWEET CANDIED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.

CANDIED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut off all but 1-inch of the carrot tops, leaving a little green. Put the carrots in a large shallow pan, add the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat the carrots. Stick them in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender.
• In the meantime, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan around and cook until the butter begins to become brown and nutty. Squeeze in the juice from the orange halves, add the zest, brown sugar, cumin and cinnamon and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until syrupy.
• Remove the carrots from the oven, drizzle the orange brown butter over the carrots and serve.

WALNUT CARROTS WITH HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Steam carrots until tender about 15 minutes.
• In a small skillet, heat butter and saute walnuts until lightly browned about 3 - 5 minutes. Add honey, seasonings and lemon juice if using. Stir well then add steamed carrots tossing gently to coat.
• Serve hot.