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Orange Carrots
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
| 1 |
pound |
carrots, scrubbed, peeled and sliced into rounds
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| 3/4 |
cup |
water
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| 3/4 |
teaspoon |
salt
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
fresh grated orange zest
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| 1 |
|
orange
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| 2 |
Tablespoons |
butter
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| 2 |
Tablespoons |
brown sugar
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Directions:
Bring water and salt to a boil in saucepan. Add carrots and cover pan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until crisp-tender; drain.
Meanwhile grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from orange. Peel orange and cut into bite sized pieces. Add orange pieces and orange zest, butter and brown sugar to cooked carrots.
Place over low heat and stir gently until butter is melted and oranges are warm. Serve at once.
Note:
For a different flavor, omit brown sugar and add 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or chives.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Food Smart Recipes
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