Minty Chewy Carrots

a variant of minty cherry carrots from "the all-american christmas cookbook"

• Ready In: 49 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 small plates

Ingredients

• 6 -7  large carrots
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3  tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Directions

1. slice the carrots on the extreme diagonal into large oval-shaped pieces & set aside.
2. melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat & saute the onion for about 5 minuites or until soft.
3. add the ginger and cook for 2 minuites.
4. add the carrots to the pan along with the water maple syrup.
5. stir gently to mix and cook uncovered for 30 minuites stirring occansionally until the carrots are crisp-tender.
6. sprinkle with mint.
7. increase the heat to high & cook for 1-2 minuites stirring gently.
8. serve hot.