Double Gingered Orange Carrots
Spice up your carrots with this side dish recipe. The ginger gives the dish a kick of flavor that everyone is sure to enjoy!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 lb. baby carrots with tops trimmed, or 1 lb. small to medium carrots
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2 tsp. olive oil
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and shaved or cut in very thin slices
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2 Tbsp. chopped, toasted hazelnuts
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1 Tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger
Directions
1.
Halve baby carrots lengthwise. Quarter small carrots lengthwise; cut crosswise in 3-inch pieces.
2.
In nonstick skillet cook carrots in hot olive oil over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring once. Add orange juice, fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Cook, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until carrots are tender. Uncover; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
3.
To serve, sprinkle with nuts and crystallized ginger. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 109, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 224 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Total Sugar 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 4%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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