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Carrots with Ginger Glaze Recipe


Carrots with Ginger Glaze RecipeCarrots are chock-full of beta-carotene and vitamin A. Researchers have found that by adding 2 fresh carrots to your diet per day in a variety of recipes can help to reduce your bad cholesterol level by as much as 20%.

Naturally low in calories, this easy and quick vegetable side dish recipe is a great way to add color, flavor and nutrition to your table. Also try our delicious easy, Carrot Spice Muffin recipe.


    1 tablespoon organic virgin olive oil
    1 Sweet onion halved and cut in paper thin slices
    2 pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths, halved if thick
    1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
    1/2 teaspoon thinly sliced orange zest
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    2/3 cup fresh orange juice
    1 teaspoon honey
    1 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
    Coarse salt and ground pepper
    1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add carrots and onion slices; cook, stirring once, until the vegetables begin to brown, approximately 2 minutes. Add broth, orange zest, cayenne pepper, fresh orange juice, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 10 minutes. Uncover, and cook over medium-high until carrots are tender and liquid is syrupy, 7 to 9 minutes more (there should be only a small amount of liquid remaining). Remove skillet from heat; add butter, honey and swirl skillet until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 6


About the ingredients in this recipe:

Gourmet Carrot mix for Carrot spice muffin recipeCarrots
: Carrots are packed with beta-carotene and vitamin A.  With zero fat and only 31 calories per carrot, carrots are a nutritious way to add vitamins to your diet while dropping pounds.
Carrots also come in a variety of colors and sizes. Try planting some of the gourmet carrots that come in mixed colors. Carrots are easy to grow and a good vegetable for small kids to grow in their own gardens.