ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS

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Great, easy side dish. My favorite thing about it (aside from the flavor) is that it can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Jen Wiehl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb baby carrots, fresh or thawed frozen
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • To cook carrots, heat 1 inch lightly salted water in 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil; immediately add carrots.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes for fresh carrots (8-10 minutes for frozen) or until crispy and tender.
  • Drain carrots well and return to pan.
  • Stir in marmalade, butter, mustard and ginger.
  • Simmer uncovered, over medium heat 3 minutes or until carrots are glazed, stirring occasionally.
  • At this point, carrots may be transferred to a microwavable casserole dish with lid.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.
  • To reheat, microwave at HIGH 4-5 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 96.2, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 0.6

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