organic carrots with candied pecans paired with pure gold by michelob ultra

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of peeled carrots
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 4 tbsp of unsalted butter
• 1 tsp of salt
• A pinch of salt and cinnamon
• 4 ounces of goat cheese crumbled (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to garnish (optional)

​Candied Pecans:

• 2 tbsp of unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp of (sugar free) maple syrup
• 1 tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 cup of chopped pecan halves
• 1/4 tsp of sea salt

Directions:

• ​Preheat oven to 350.
• Line the baking dish with foil. Place a single layer of peeled carrots into the baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and evenly distribute the butter.
• Place in the oven for about 60 minutes until carrots are tender. Try and rotate carrots a few times while baking.
• Time to prepare the candied pecans!
• In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans. Stir every 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Remove candied pecans from heat and sprinkle sea salt. Set aside!
• One the carrots are cooked, put them in a serving dish. Sprinkle in the candied pecans and goat cheese (yum)!
• Optional to add fresh thyme leaves to garnish!

All selections and opinions in this post are my own.