Orange-Glazed Shredded Carrots

From EatingWell: April/May 2006 — Subscribe Now!

An orange glaze brings out the sweetness in one of the kid-friendliest vegetables around. With convenient pre-shredded carrots, there's no chopping required.

READER'S COMMENT:

"great for diabetics.I sent it to my sister. Anonymous, Upper Darby, Pa "

4 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 10-ounce bags shredded or julienne-cut carrots
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Whisk orange juice, broth and cornstarch in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir the juice mixture and add to the carrots along with butter and salt. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the carrots are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 107 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 261 mg sodium; 516 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (480% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Potassium (15% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat