Recipe: Amaretto Carrots

Amaretto Carrots

1 1/2 lb Carrots, cut into 4" lengths
3 tbl Sweet butter
3 tbl Amaretto
1/4 tsp Ground ginger, or to taste
1/3 cup Sliced unblanced almonds, toasted lightly

In a steamer set over simmering water steam the carrots, covered, for 10 minutes, or until they are just al dente.

Quarter the carrots lengthwise.

In a skillet, cook the carrots in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes; stir in the Amaretto and the ginger, and cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the almonds and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, covered for 1 minute.

Serves 6 to 8.