Orange-Buttered Carrots Recipe

Orange buttered carrots is a butter and orange flavored cooked carrot side dish that can be served with grilled fish or meat. Simply cooked in a microwave with butter, orange peels for flavor with salt and sugar, the orange buttered carrots are crispy and savory-sweet!

Summary

Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots4 Cup (64 tbs), sliced
 Butter3 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Orange peel2 Teaspoon, grated
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 55

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g9.7%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 16.1 mg5.4%

Sodium 221.3 mg9.2%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.3%

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 0.88 g1.8%

Vitamin A 289% Vitamin C 12.2%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cover and microwave carrots in 1 quart casserole or bowl 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes; stir.
Cover and microwave until carrots are tender, 5 to 6 minutes; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients
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