1 lb. carrots
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed

Wash and cut carrots into 1/2 inch diagonal slices. Place in 1 quart casserole with butter and brown sugar. Microwave on high for 9-11 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into carrot mixture. Add pecans. Cover. Microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, until thickened. Stir before serving. This recipe may be doubled. Use a 2 quart casserole. Microwave carrots 15 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes. Add thickening and microwave 4-6 more minutes.