Carrots Elegante Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots8 Large
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Cardamom1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Orange juice1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 143 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g17.9%

Saturated Fat 7.3 g36.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30.2 mg10.1%

Sodium 535.9 mg22.3%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 0.91 g1.8%

Vitamin A 248.2% Vitamin C 20.1%

Calcium 3% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Remove the peel of carrots and grate coarsely and not fine.

MAKING
2) In a large frying pan; stir in butter until melted, now add salt, sugar, cardamom and carrots, mix well and cover with lid.
3) Continue cooking on moderate heat for about 10 minutes, mixing several times.
4) Now stir in orange juice and continue cooking for 5 more minutes until carrots are just cooked through yet crisp.

SERVING
5) Using a slotted spoon, add the mixture into the heated serving bowl.
6) If desired, garnish with thin wedges of fresh orange and parsley.
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