Nutty Gingered Carrots

Name: Nutty Gingered Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 6 large carrots, sliced; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

“My mother makes a delicious carrot and onion side dish, but it calls for a whole stick of butter. My lighter version uses only 1 tablespoon and relies on some lively Asian flavors to make up the difference.” A scrumptious side! Jeanne Holt - Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
6 large carrots, sliced
2/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the carrots, orange juice, butter, honey, orange zest, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in walnuts and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 122 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

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