Easy Gingered Carrots Recipe

Summary

SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Carrots/Null2 Pound, scraped (NULL)
 Sugar/Null2 Tablespoon (NULL)
 Cornstarch/Null2 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Salt/Null1⁄2 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Ginger/Null1⁄2 Teaspoon, ground (NULL)
 Orange juice/Null1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (NULL)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon (NULL)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 799 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g41.2%

Saturated Fat 15.8 g78.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%

Sodium 1600.8 mg66.7%

Total Carbohydrates 139 g46.5%

Dietary Fiber 25.8 g103.2%

Sugars 83.4 g

Protein 10 g19.3%

Vitamin A 3050.9% Vitamin C 192.8%

Calcium 32.2% Iron 16.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cut carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
Cook carrot slices, covered, in a large saucepan in boiling water to cover 10 minutes or until tender.
Drain.
Set aside, and keep warm.
Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; gradually stir in orange juice.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Remove from heat; add butter, stirring until butter melts.
Pour mixture over carrot slices, tossing to coat.
Transfer mixture to a serving dish, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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