FROGHOPPER's Candied Ginger Carrots

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
2%
FROGHOPPER's Candied Ginger Carrots
20 min.
4
130kcal

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FROGHOPPER's Candied Ginger Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Side Dish

Discover the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy in FROGHOPPER's Candied Ginger Carrots, a scrumptious side dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This recipe is not only vegetarian-friendly but also caters to those following a gluten-free and low FODMAP diet. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a vibrant, flavor-packed meal for four persons, each portion boasting an impressive 130 calories.

Crafted with simplicity in mind, this dish requires only a handful of ingredients, including baby carrots, brown sugar, butter, ground ginger, salt, and water. The preparation is as easy as it gets, with the key steps involving boiling, simmering, and glazing the carrots to perfection.

As a cooking enthusiast, you'll appreciate the balanced caloric breakdown of this recipe, with a mere 2.11% coming from protein, 57.93% from fat, and 39.96% from carbs. It's the perfect accompaniment to any main course, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Whether you're looking to add a zesty twist to your dinner table or seeking a versatile side dish that pleases everyone, FROGHOPPER's Candied Ginger Carrots is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So, grab your saucepan and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delectable, ginger-infused delight.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce baby carrots 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain carrots; stir in butter until carrots are coated. Stir in brown sugar, ginger, and salt; bring to a boil, and cook the carrots, stirring often, until the carrots are glazed, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein2.11%
Fat57.93%
Carbs39.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
8.3726087419883%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.36kcal
6.52%
Fat:8.66g
13.32%
Saturated Fat:5.44g
33.98%
Carbohydrates:13.44g
4.48%
Net Carbohydrates:10.87g
3.95%
Sugar:9.9g
11%
Cholesterol:22.58mg
7.53%
Sodium:284.04mg
12.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.71g
1.42%
Vitamin A:11990.82IU
239.82%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.12%
Fiber:2.57g
10.29%
Vitamin K:8.74µg
8.32%
Potassium:222mg
6.34%
Folate:23.44µg
5.86%
Iron:0.95mg
5.29%
Copper:0.1mg
5.05%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.84%
Calcium:37.44mg
3.74%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.64%
Magnesium:11.46mg
2.86%
Phosphorus:27.83mg
2.78%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Vitamin C:2.22mg
2.69%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.09%
Selenium:1.36µg
1.94%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.76%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.62%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.26%
Source:Allrecipes