1 lb. med. carrots
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Wash and cut carrots diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Place in 1 quart casserole with butter and brown sugar. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 9 to 11 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.

Mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into carrot mixture. Add pecans. Cover. Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes until thickened. Stir before serving. Serves 3 to 4.

To double this recipe: Use 2 quart casserole and double the ingredients. Microwave carrots 15 minutes stirring after 7 minutes. Add thickening and microwave 4 to 6 minutes more.