Glazed Asparagus & Carrots With Pecans

Submitted by Annacia

"A lemon glaze tops a springtime combination of fresh asparagus and carrots. From: Irish Culture and Customs."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3 large carrots, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

directions

1. Place 1 cup water in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
2. Bring to a full boil; add carrots and asparagus.
3. Cover; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots and asparagus are crisply tender (7 to 9 minutes).
4. Drain.
5. Set aside; keep warm.
6. Melt butter in same skillet.
7. Stir together cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice in small bowl; stir into butter.
8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens (2 to 3 minutes).
9. Stir in lemon peel.
10. To serve, spoon sauce over warm carrots and asparagus.
11. Sprinkle with pecans.

Reviews

[macharr]

This is a wonderful combination. I modified the glaze by adding a bit more water and a little sugar to cut the tartness, and I put more toasted pecans on top, but the fundamental character of this recipe is wonderful. I recently prepared a casserole dinner for 20, and at least half of them went for seconds of this dish

 

[GaylaV]

This is a delicious side dish even though my cupboard was bare in the cornstarch dept.!! I hate when that happens but the lemony butter was great just the same. Pecans don't work here due to allergy but sliced almonds are always a good substitute. Next time I make this (and there will be many next times) I will be sure to have some cornstarch on hand. Thanks for sharing your super fine recipe!

 

[Outta Here]

This is a great combo of flavors. I used baby carrots. I think I had the heat too high, since the sauce thickened up too fast and was lumpy, but tasty!

 

[FLUFFSTER]

This is so delish! I mistagged this in one of the tag games. It looked so good, I went ahead and made it, again, and last night, again! It's so simple, so quick to make, and again, delish! Thanks Annacia for a great recipe and for sharing.

 

[Boomette]

This is very good. I loved the addition of pecans, but not my BF. This is a really good side dish. Thanks Annacia :) Will do that again for sure. Made for 123 hit wonders.