Best Orange Glazed Shredded Carrots Reduced Or Low Fat Recipes

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ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH MINT



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A simple and tasty side dish from Fine Cooking. I don't cut the carrots as stated, I just use whole baby carrots.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups baby carrots
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the carrots on the diagonal into 3-inch lengths.
  • Cut thicker pieces in half lengthwise to make them uniform in size.
  • Heat the oil in a 9-inch saute pan over moderate heat.
  • Add the carrots and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the honey, orange juice, soy sauce and water.
  • Cover with a round of waxed paper that fits snugly on the vegetables.
  • Cook the carrots slowly on top of the stove, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the juices have formed a glaze, 30-40 minutes.
  • Garnish with the mint.

BAKED SHREDDED CARROTS



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Make and share this Baked Shredded Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups shredded carrots (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the carrots, onions, sugar, salt and celery salt.
  • Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Cover and bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 351.7, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.5

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS



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A wonderfully easy glazed carrot recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Great for special occasions or an every day meal.

Provided by HEIDI S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound baby carrots
¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a shallow saucepan, and cover with water. Boil until tender. Drain, and return carrots to pan.
  • Pour orange juice over carrots, and mix well. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS AND TURNIPS



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A special occasion diabetic dish, as carrots and oranges are high in sugar. A great substitution for holiday sweet potatoes! From "Diabetes Cooking fo Everyone", by Carol Gelles. Exchanges: 1 3/4 vegetable, 1/4 fat.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups julienned carrots
2 cups julienned turnips (or rutabaga)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together everything from orange juice to orange rind.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oilover medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and ginger and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orange mixture and cook, stirring, until vegetables are glazed. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 111, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.4

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