Orange-Spiced Carrots (Fat-Free)
photo by justcallmetoni
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 5 cups sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (use more for a sweeter taste)
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
directions
- In a medium saucepan cook the carrots in boiling water or steam them until crisp-tender (about 8-9 minutes, for whole baby carrots increase the cooking time) drain and set aside.
- At this point you may cook dry them with paper towels if desired.
- In the same saucepan combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, ginger, nutmeg and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium-low heat stirring until thickened.
- Return the carrots to the saucepan and toss until heated through and coated.
- Season with salt if desired.
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