Carrots are not just for bunnies!

Carrots are a good & healthy eat for kids as they are full of vitamin A.  Baby carrots are very easy to fix as they are already peeled.  Here is a recipe for Honey-Glazed Carrots which will appeal to the taste buds of kids because of the sweetness.

HONEY-MUSTARD GLAZED CARROTS

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bag of ready to eat baby carrots
• 2 T. of honey
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 t. Dijon mustard
• 1 T. chopped parsley
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. in a saucepan, boil 1/2 cup of water
2. add carrots
3. cover and simmer  10 to 15 minutes or until tender
4. drain
5. in a bowl, mix honey, oil, mustard, and parsley
6. add salt & pepper to taste
7. mix together
8. add carrots and toss lightly to coat

This dish not only tastes good, but looks great with the bright orange of the carrots sprinkled with the green parsley flakes.  As the old joke goes – carrots are great for your eyesight – the proof – have you ever seen a bunny wearing glasses?

Enjoy!