Carrots With Orange Glaze

Recipe Ingredients

		Carrots
3 cups	330g / 11oz	Diagonally sliced peeled carrots
		Glaze
1/3 cup	78ml	Fresh orange juice
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
1 tablespoon	15ml	Honey
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Nutmeg
1 tablespoon	15ml	Cornstarch or arrowroot
2 tablespoons	30ml	Water
		Garnish
		Fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Prepare carrots by steaming them over boiling water on a steamer rack, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, water, lemon juice, honey, and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 3 minutes.

Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot with the water. Add to the orange juice mixture and cook over low heat until thickened. Pour the orange glaze over the carrots and serve. Garnish with mint leaves.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 54; Calories from Fat 1; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 48mg; Carbohydrates 4g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 7g; Protein 1g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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