Maple Glazed Carrots With Almonds & Mint

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots (about 500 grams, choose smaller ones like baby carrots, cut in halves lengthwise)
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Tamari or coconut aminos can be used instead)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds or almond flakes (for a nutty crunch)
• 5-6 mint leaves (thinly sliced)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste