Jamaican Carrots
This can be easily made into an entree by adding cubed ham.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb baby carrots, sliced
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium nonstick saucepan, add the carrots and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender but still firm.
4. Drain the carrots and transfer to a bowl. Dry the saucepan and coat with nonstick spray.
5. Add the brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and chili powder.
6. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sugar bubbles and the spices are fragrant.
7. Add the carrots. Toss or stir to coat the carrots with the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 4