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Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots with Cumin

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Updated Apr 25, 2010
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Complement the natural sweetness of baby carrots with a zesty citrus and spice flavored glaze in this 20 minute side dish.

Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots with Cumin

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (1 lb) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients except parsley to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until carrots are barely cooked through.
  • Step 
    2
    Uncover skillet and stir carrots. Simmer about 2 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon and carrots have a glazed appearance. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

170 Calories
9g Total Fat
2g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
15g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
420%
420%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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