Braised Maple Orange Carrots

This excellent recipe makes a great side at any dinner.

Braised Maple Orange Carrots

Maple + Orange + Carrots = Sides win!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced about ¼” thick
• Kosher salt& cracked black pepper*
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup*
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard*
• Dash cayenne pepper*
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and rosemary sprig. Cook until fragrant and garlic begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Remove and discard garlic.
3. Add carrots to the pan and season generously with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the water. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are nearly tender. Remove and discard rosemary sprig.
5. Add juice, maple syrup, mustard and cayenne pepper to carrots; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is syrupy and carrots are lightly glazed, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with fresh orange zest. Serve immediately.