PRESSURE-COOKER ORANGE SPICE CARROTS

Pressure-Cooker Orange Spice Carrots image

To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My carrots with orange and cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Select saute setting, and adjust for high heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into carrot mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.