Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 shallots, quartered, root end intact, about 1 cup
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled, diagonally cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat melt butter. Add shallots and ginger; cook until just tender, 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in carrots; cook 3 minutes. Stir in honey, orange juice, salt and chile pepper. Increase heat to high; bring to boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer, stirring once, 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover. Increase heat to medium; cook until carrots are glazed and tender, 5 minutes. Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley.