Glazed carrots are a wonderful side dish. Healthy, quick to prepare, and bursting with citrusy orange flavor, these veggies will be a winner on the holiday table.
Yield:
Makes 6 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
Recipe Time
Prep:
20 Minutes
Cook:
20 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories
137
Fat
4.1 g
Satfat
2.4 g
Monofat
1.1 g
Polyfat
0.3 g
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrate
25 g
Fiber
4 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Iron
1 mg
Sodium
243 mg
Calcium
51 mg
Ingredients
2 pounds
thin orange and/or purple carrots with greens intact, scrubbed and trimmed
2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
1 cup
fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons
pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
pepper
Preparation
1. Bring a 5- to 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil and cook carrots until just tender (6-8 minutes). Drain well.
2. Melt butter in a large (12-inch) heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Add carrots and sauté 1 minute. Add orange juice, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, shaking skillet frequently, until liquid is reduced and syrupy, and carrots are tender (5-10 minutes).
Note:
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November 2011
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