
Glazed Carrots
Take care not to burn the carrots at the end of this recipe. They should be browned (but not blackened) for a tasty side dish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (159g)
76
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Carbs
3g
Fat
3g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
108mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
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Ingredients
margarine or butter
2 tablespoons
carrots
1 1/2 pounds
water
1 cup
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
sugar
2 teaspoons
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Peel the carrots. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1 inch pieces.
- 3
Melt the margarine in a heavy saucepan on low heat.
- 4
Add the carrots. Stir to coat them with the margarine.
- 5
Add the water, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- 7
Drain the water.
- 8
Add the sugar.
- 9
Cover the pan.
- 10
Shake the pan back and forth on the burner for 1 minute.
- 11
Cook for 1 more minute, until the carrots are glazed but not brown.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network
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