CALIFORNIA ORANGE CARROTS

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I found it very difficult to get children (and even my "big kid") to eat carrots. By adding an orange and serving carrots crisp-tender, I have found that my family is very receptive to this vegetable dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium navel orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced green onion, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook carrots in water with salt until crisp-tender; drain. Return to pan; add the remaining ingredients. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.