Glazed Orange Carrots

Side Dishes

Want your kids to eat more carrots? This tender side dish has a pleasant citrus flavor and a pretty orange glaze. It's a "must" at our family gatherings.

Average Rating: 4.352941

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; stir in orange juice concentrate and brown sugar. Add carrots and parsley; stir to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until glaze is thickened.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 132 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.