EASY GLAZED CARROTS AND RAISINS

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I usually make my glazed carrots with fresh baby carrots, butter, and honey. However, tonight I needed a quick side to go with my Easy One Pot Lentils and Rice. I did not have any fresh carrots or honey on hand (I need to get to the grocery store!) but I had a can or organic sliced carrots and some brown sugar. I decided to add raisins, because my 18 month old dd LOVES them, but cannot eat them unless they are chopped or cooked. (due to the fact that they are a major choking hazard) This is what I came up with. I served the lentils and rice as a rice ring, and served it with the carrots and raisins in the middle. (lifted out of the pan with a slotted spoon) My family really enjoyed it, and the kids appreciated the presentation! Whatever works to get them to eat healthy! ;o)

Provided by cicict1976

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch sea salt
1 (15 ounce) can sliced carrots

Steps:

  • Put raisins into a small saucepan, add hot water. and let stand 5 minutes to plump raisins slightly.
  • Meanwhile, drain and rinse the carrots.
  • Add brown sugar, butter, and salt to the pan and stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Bring glaze to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 1 minute.
  • Add carrots to glaze and toss to coat.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes uncovered. You can serve the carrots at this point, but the longer they simmer, the thicker the glaze gets and the sweeter the carrots get.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 1.3

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