Ingredients
1pound baby cut carrots3 tablespoons water1tablespoon unsalted butter1tablespoon honey½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice1teaspoon ground ginger½teaspoon Dijon-style mustard½teaspoon kosher salt4-6drops hot sauce such as Tabasco®freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
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.
