Orange Halves Filled with Whipped Spiced Carrots
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These delicious whipped carrots make a beautifully perfect side to your favorite pork dish.


Orange Halves Filled with Whipped Spiced Carrots

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Ingredients
  • 3 
    navel oranges, cut in half with insides removed. RESERVE JUICE AND RINDS.
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  • 3  pounds
    carrots, peeled and sliced
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  • 4  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 4  ounces
    cream cheese
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground ginger
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    cinnamon
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  •   Pinch
    of chili powder
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  • 1  tablespoon
    brown sugar
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    Salt and pepper to taste
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Directions
1.
Place the carrots in a large sauce pan over high heat, cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pot.
2.
Using an electric hand mixer or transferring to a food processor, add the reserved juice from the oranges, butter, cream cheese, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder, and brown sugar. Whip until smooth, adding more butter if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste.
3.
Fill orange shells with whipped carrots and serve alongside your favorite pork dish.

Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside your favorite pork main dish.
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