Orange Glazed Carrots Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time12 Min
Ready In17 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots8 Medium, diagonally sliced (Pared)
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Orange juice2 Tablespoon
 Grated orange peel1 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 56

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g9.8%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 16.1 mg5.4%

Sodium 206.3 mg8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.3%

Sugars 18.9 g

Protein 1 g2.5%

Vitamin A 411.8% Vitamin C 22%

Calcium 4.5% Iron 2.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole, mix the carrots, , orange juice, orange peel, lemon juice, salt, butter and brown sugar together.
2) Cover the casserole and cook in the microwave for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway during the cooking.
3) Then allow to rest, covered for 10 minutes.

SERVING
4) Serve immediately on individual serving plates.
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