Simple Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish is quick to make and nicely complements the turkey.

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Simple Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

12 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
5 tablespoons maple syrup
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour glaze over carrots; gently stir to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 205 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Maple-Glazed Carrots in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p130