GINGER CARROTS

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"Ginger adds extra zing to this bright orange side dish," relates Joyce Guth of Mohnton, Pennsylvania. "It goes especially well with a ham dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Place carrots and 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. , In the same pan, combine the cornstarch, sugar, salt and ginger. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add carrots and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges