Spicy Carrots and Squash
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Spicy Carrots and Squash

This side dish is an excellent way to get your orange vegetables. Vinegar, brown sugar, and spicy mustard combine to give this dish a sweet and tangy taste. ...

25 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup

37

Calories

1g

Protein

8g

Carbs

0g

Fat

2g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

66mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • carrots, cut into 2-inch sticks

    2 cups

  • squash, cut into 2-inch sticks

    1 1/2 cups

  • low-sodium vegetable broth

    1/8 cup · or low-sodium chicken broth

  • vinegar

    1 teaspoon

  • brown sugar

    1 teaspoon

  • Dijon or spicy mustard

    1 1/2 teaspoons

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Wash, peel, and cut carrots. Wash and cut up squash.

  3. 3

    Combine carrots and broth in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add squash and cook 5 more minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add more broth, if necessary, to keep from burning.

  5. 5

    Stir vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard into vegetables.

  6. 6

    Cook for a few minutes over medium heat until most of the liquid cooks off.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Connecticut Food Policy Council

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