Glazed Carrots with Pistachios (great for holidays)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 3 lbs small carrots with tops
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
• 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp snipped fresh thyme

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Trim carrots, leaving about 1/2 inch tops. Combine water and salt in a 12 inch skillet; bring to a boil. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until carrots are just tender. Drain carrots in a large colander; set aside. Meanwhile, place pistachios in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once. Set aside. Melt butter in the heavy skillet. Add brown sugar and thyme, stirring over medium heat until sugar is melted. Add drained carrots. Bring just to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, over medium low heat, stirring occasionally just until well-glazed, about 10 minutes. Transfer carrots to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with toasted pistachios. Makes about 10 - 12 servings.