Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots

Submitted by lazyme

"This sounds simple and good. From the American Diabetes Association."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 cups baby carrots (about 1 1/2 bags)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
• 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
• 2⁄3 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch or 2 teaspoons arrowroot
• 1 teaspoon water

directions

1. In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
3. Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts.
5. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
6. Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water.
7. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened.
8. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

We enjoyed the light taste of cinnamon with the apple juice. Used about 1/4 teaspoon of Penzey cinnamon and Herb ox Chicken Flavored Sodium Free Bouillon Instant Packets, instead of the broth. Made for "Come to a Garden Party" Recipe Tag Game