Ginger Orange Carrots

Simple and tasty way to jazz up carrots. A great accompaniment to turkey dinner, as the citrus and ginger make a nice contrast with the richness of gravy.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs carrots
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened orange juice
• 2  teaspoons ginger
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil
• 2  teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 -3  tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1  tablespoon honey (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare carrots per your preference (I usually peel and then cut 1/2" slices on a diagonal and cook in a pressure cooker).
2. While carrots are cooking, peel and grate enough fresh ginger to make 2 teaspoons.
3. Add ginger and the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds, to a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat.
4. Transfer cooked carrots to serving dish, pour sauce over top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
5. Can add 1 tablespoons of honey to the sauce before bringing it to a boil if you like some sweetness, but we prefer allowing the zing of the ginger to shine through.