Pretty to Look at Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Pretty to Look at Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb carrot , cut into 1/4 inch diagonal slices (12 to 14 medium)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan.
  2. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  4. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  5. While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissovled and mixture is bubbly.
  6. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Drain carrots.
  9. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture.
  10. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.89 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Cholesterol 15.25mg 5%
Sodium 370.29mg 15%
Potassium 368.4mg 8%
Total Carbs 28.79g 10%
Sugars 23.21g 93%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 13%
Protein 1.14g 2%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 11%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 52.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.73 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.31g 9%
Cholesterol 11.44mg 5%
Sodium 277.85mg 15%
Potassium 276.43mg 8%
Total Carbs 21.61g 10%
Sugars 17.42g 93%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 13%
Protein 0.86g 2%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 38%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 39.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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