Clay Pot Orange-Glazed Carrots

TammieV's Note:

I found this recipe in "The Good Health, Clay Pot Cookbook" in response to a request.The recipe states that you can delate the salt all together if you wish for a low sodium, low fat dish.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 lbs carrots, cut lengthwise into fingers
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 orange, juice of
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Directions:

1. Soak top and bottom of 3 qt clay pot in water about 10 minutes, drain.
2. Put carrots in presoaked pot.
3. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper.
4. Pour on orange juice, add butter.
5. Cover pot and place in cold oven.
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
7. Stir carrots and cook uncovered for aditional 10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with herbs and toss til evenly coated.
9. Serve hot.