Peachy-Orange Glazed Carrots

Name: Peachy-Orange Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh baby carrots; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons peach jam or preserves; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

These beautifully glazed baby carrots from Nella Parker in Hersey, Michigan are dressed up enough for any holiday feast. The family will savor their fresh peachy-orange flavor and you’ll go for the easy one-skillet preparation.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh baby carrots
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons peach jam or preserves
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

In a saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the jam, orange zest, mustard and thyme; cook and stir until glazed and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Glazed Carrots in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006