Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots

  Side Dishes

I dress up carrots with a brown sugar and mustard sauce as a side dish for my New Year’s meal. Garnished with a little bright green parsley, the carrots add color to the dinner plate.

Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots

Average Rating: 4.916666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • 1. Place 1 in. of water, carrots and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • 2. Return carrots to pan; add the brown sugar, butter, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 143 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

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