Hot & Sweet Mashed Carrots

1½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon chili powder
coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Toss cut carrots in olive oil and bake on a baking sheet for 30 minutes or until very tender.

Transfer to a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir in melted butter honey, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Yields: 4 servings

Recipe adapted from Everyday Food