SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS

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I've rounded out many dinners with my carrots. I like them best with a main dish of roast turkey, brisket or braised short ribs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
3 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and orange juice. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in cranberries and orange zest; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add carrots and water; stir until well coated. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. , Stir in the pine nuts, vinegar, salt and cranberry mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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