Carrots And Pea Pods Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 medium carrots, bias sliced
 1/4 inch thick
 Water2 Tablespoon
 Pea1 Cup (16 tbs), frozen
 Orange peel1/4 Teaspoon, finely shredded
 Orange juice1/8 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch1 Teaspoon
 Soy sauce2 Teaspoon

Directions

MAKING
1 In a 1-quart casserole cook the carrots in the water, covered, on 100% power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or till crisp-tender.Add the pea pods.
2 Cook, covered, on high for 1 to 2 minutes or till the pea pods are crisp-tender.Let stand covered while preparing the orange sauce.
3 For the orange sauce, in a 1-cup measure combine orange peel, orange juice, and cornstarch.Stir in soy sauce.
4 Cook, uncovered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.Drain the carrot mixture.
5 Gently toss the orange sauce with carrot mixture.Cook, covered, on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute or till heated through.

SERVING
6 Serve as a side dish.
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