Gingered Carrots
Very tasty way to prepare my favorite veggie! Loved the nutmeg and ginger flavor, and the orange juice was very subtle (I used fresh squeezed).
Ingredients
6 | medium |
carrots
1 inch pieces |
|
1 | tablespoon |
sugar
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
cornstarch
|
|
⅛ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
ground |
* |
¼ | teaspoon |
ginger
ground |
* |
¼ | cup |
orange juice
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
margarine
low-fat |
Directions
Steam carrots just until tender; drain.
While carrots are cooking, combine sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and ginger in a small saucepan; add orange juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
Cook 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in margarine.
Place carrots in a serving dish, pour sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly.
Cover and let stand 4 to 5 min before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 75g (2.6 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 4417% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 51mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars g
Protein
1g
Vitamin A 206%
•
Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 2%
•
Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?