Vanilla Maple Carrots

YUMMY!! Sort of expensive but it is really good.

1 lb Carrots peeled and sliced horizontally in 1 inch slices
1 vanilla bean pod
2 cups water
1 Tbl unsalted butter
2 Tbl Pure Maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
pinch fresh pepper

Add carrots and water to a large skillet, and start to simmer. Cut Vanilla bean open and scrape out the beans into the carrots and then just throw the whole pod in with the carrots too. Let simmer 10-15 minutes until carrots are tender and most of the water is gone.

Then add butter, syrup, salt and pepper let simmer a couple more minutes and presto! A very healthy, very kid friendly (zack loved this) side dish to compliment any meal. Enjoy!!