Spiked with fresh ginger and orange juice, sauteed grated carrots make an appealing, textural side dish. To speed up preparation time, use a food processor to grate the carrots or purchase them already grated.

Makes 4 servings, 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups grated carrots (6 medium-large)
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and ginger; cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in orange juice and salt; simmer, uncovered, until the carrots are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 69 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 3 g fiber; 203 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (200% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving