GLAZED ASPARAGUS & CARROTS WITH PECANS
A lemon glaze tops a springtime combination of fresh asparagus and carrots. From: Irish Culture and Customs.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 cup water in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Bring to a full boil; add carrots and asparagus.
- Cover; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots and asparagus are crisply tender (7 to 9 minutes).
- Drain.
- Set aside; keep warm.
- Melt butter in same skillet.
- Stir together cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice in small bowl; stir into butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens (2 to 3 minutes).
- Stir in lemon peel.
- To serve, spoon sauce over warm carrots and asparagus.
- Sprinkle with pecans.
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Heema Khan
k-h27@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The glaze and pecans really helped to offset the bitterness of the asparagus.
Tyler Baron
baron_tyler80@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the sweet glaze and crunchy pecans.
Inaam Haidar
i@aol.comI would have liked the glaze to be a bit more flavorful. I added a little bit of garlic powder and onion powder to the glaze, and it really improved the flavor.
Khan Jani
khanj45@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover asparagus and carrots, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.
Hadi Chanel
hadichanel@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially loved the combination of asparagus, carrots, and pecans.
Nirmala Khadka
k-nirmala@gmail.comI made this dish for a weeknight meal and it was a hit with the whole family. It's quick and easy to make, and everyone loved the flavor.
Noor Khan
k-noor81@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.
bird brain
b@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I would have preferred a simpler recipe with fewer steps.
Bandana Bhujel
bandana@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of pecans, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious without them.
Teresse Alexis
teresse21@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the sweet glaze and crunchy pecans.
joe First
first-j@hotmail.co.ukI would have liked the glaze to be a bit thicker, but otherwise this dish was perfect.
Muhammadasad Sadiq
smuhammadasad11@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus and carrots.
Raja Waleed
w-r@yahoo.comThis dish was a disappointment. The asparagus was tough and the glaze was bland.
Chrisnelyn Sumaya
schrisnelyn39@gmail.comI substituted honey for the maple syrup and it turned out great! The glaze was still sweet and flavorful, but with a slightly different taste.
mgcini Paradise
p-m17@gmail.comThe glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I enjoyed this dish.
Balkumari Ghale
g.balkumari@aol.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful and unique it was.
Owen Gumbo
g_owen@gmail.comEasy to make and delicious!
Jessica Okai
j_okai34@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I found myself really enjoying it in this dish. The glaze and pecans added so much flavor and texture that I couldn't get enough.
Shantae Patrick
p50@gmail.comThis dish was visually stunning! The vibrant colors of the asparagus, carrots, and pecans made it a feast for the eyes.
Zethu Patricia
zethupatricia@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and loved how the asparagus, carrots, and pecans came together! The glaze was flavorful and added a touch of sweetness that balanced the bitterness of the asparagus perfectly.