Orange-Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

Prepare this colorful vegetable side dish quickly while your main course cooks in the oven.


Orange-Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

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Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Total Time: 25 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    fresh Brussels sprouts or one 10-ounce package frozen Brussels sprouts
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  • 3 medium
    carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 1/3 cup
    orange juice
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  • 1 teaspoon
    cornstarch
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    sugar
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground nutmeg (optional)
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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Directions
1.
Cut Brussels sprouts in half. In a medium saucepan combine sprouts and carrots. In covered medium saucepan cook in a small amount of boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Return all of the vegetables to pan.
2.
In a small bowl stir together the orange juice, cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg (if desired), and salt. Add to Brussels sprouts and carrots. Cook and stir the mixture over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve immediately. Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 61, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 90%, Vitamin C 100%, Calcium 3%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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