Honey Glazed Carrots

I love carrots and I have found a limited number of recipes that showcase the flavor of the carrot itself so I had to take it into my own hands to create a dish that would show the fresh flavor of this vegetable that often takes a back seat to others in most dishes.

Honey Glazed Carrots

4 carrots, grated (you can buy pre-grated carrots in the store and use 2-3 cups of them)

1 T. honey

1 T. maple syrup

1 T. frozen apple juice concentrate

1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped and toasted

1/4 t. nutmeg

1/4 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. salt

4 T. butter

In a steamer basket, steam the carrots for about 10 minutes, until soft and tender but not mushy.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the honey, maple syrup, apple juice, hazelnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.  Combine with the cooked carrots.

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.  Cook the carrot mixture in the heated butter until coated and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.  Serve warm.