NUTTY GINGERED CARROTS

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"My mother makes a delicious carrot and onion side dish, but it calls for a whole stick of butter. My lighter version uses only 1 tablespoon and relies on some lively Asian flavors to make up the difference." A scrumptious side! Jeanne Holt - Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
6 large carrots, sliced
2/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the carrots, orange juice, butter, honey, orange zest, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in walnuts and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges