Amaretto carrots
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | Carrots, cut into 4\" lengths |
| 3 | tablespoons | Sweet butter |
| 3 | tablespoons | Amaretto |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground ginger, or to taste |
| ⅓ | cup | Sliced unblanced almonds, toasted lightly |
Directions
In a steamer set over simmering water steam the carrots, covered, for 10 minutes, or until they are just al dente. Quarter the carrots lengthwise.
In a skillet, cook the carrots in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; stir in the Amaretto and the ginger, and cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the almonds and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, covered for 1 minute. Serves 6 to 8.