Honey Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 leek (white part only), halved, sliced and washed thoroughly
• 1 pound organic carrots, sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 each canela (cinnamon sticks)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons mint, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the leek and cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Add the carrots and cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Add the apple juice, honey, cinnamon stick, cumin, mint, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrots are very soft.
6. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick before serving.