Orange Glazed Carrots and Onions Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
HealthyLow Sodium
Ingredients
| Carrots - 2 cups, diagonally sliced | ||
| Water | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light brown sugar | 1 Tablespoon, firmly packed | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon, Whipped | |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pearl onions | 1 Cup (16 tbs), frozen | |
| Cinnamon | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Orange peel | 1/4 Teaspoon, grated | |
| Salt | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
Directions
MAKING
1) In a 1-quart ovenproof shallow casserole, mix together the carrots and water.
2) With a vented plastic wrap, cover and on high power, cook for 4 minutes. Cook until the carrots turn tender-crisp.
3) In a small bowl, add the sugar, butter, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
4) To the carrot mix, add this.
5) Gradually add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6) Cover again and on high power, microwave for 3 minutes, or until heated through. By now, the mixture will become thick in consistency.
SERVING
7) Serve the Orange Glazed Carrots and Onions immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
1) In a 1-quart ovenproof shallow casserole, mix together the carrots and water.
2) With a vented plastic wrap, cover and on high power, cook for 4 minutes. Cook until the carrots turn tender-crisp.
3) In a small bowl, add the sugar, butter, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
4) To the carrot mix, add this.
5) Gradually add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6) Cover again and on high power, microwave for 3 minutes, or until heated through. By now, the mixture will become thick in consistency.
SERVING
7) Serve the Orange Glazed Carrots and Onions immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
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