TANGERINE CARROTS

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This side dish is so delicious. The carrots are complimented by the tangerine juice to such a sweet flavor.-Kristine Bodurtha, Endicott, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup tangerine or orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine or grated orange zest

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; blend well. Gradually stir in juice and zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return carrots to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges