[NEW] Glazed Carrots

Glazed carrots are a well-loved tradition for weekend dinners and holidays. This version uses 100% juice in place of more processed sugars for a sweet-tart option that will delight your tastebuds. Tip: If you don't want to slice carrots, use baby carrots and cover for the first 10 minutes of the cooking process.  
Active: 20 min. Cook: Total: 20 mins
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[NEW] Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

  • ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs. carrots, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. 100% orange juice ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté until starting to brown (5 minutes).
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and liquid is evaporated (15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 159 g
Amount per serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.7mg 0%
Sodium 201.4mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 15.2g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 14%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 1.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 51.9mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0%
Potassium 496.4mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.