Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots

Makes 4 servings

1pound baby cut carrots 3 tablespoons water 1tablespoon unsalted butter 1tablespoon honey ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1teaspoon ground ginger ½teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ½teaspoon kosher salt 4-6drops hot sauce such as Tabasco® freshly ground pepper to taste

Calories 67 (33% from fat) ▪ carb. 12g ▪ pro. 1g ▪ fat 3g ▪ sat. fat 2g ▪ chol. 8mg ▪ sod. 313mg ▪ calc. 29mg ▪ fiber 2g

Place carrots and water in a 1½ quart microwave safe dish and cover. Place in Cuisinart Compact Microwave and microwave on High (PL-10) for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring after 4 minutes of cooking. Leave covered and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. While carrots stand, place butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger, salt, and pepper in a 1-cup microwaveable measuring cup. Microwave, covered with a sheet of waxed paper, on High (PL-10) for 45 seconds. Drain carrots. Pour the honey sauce over the carrots and stir to coat. If desired, microwave for an additional minute on High (PL-10). Serve hot.