Glazed Carrots For Two

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Glazed Carrots For Two
12 min.
2
158kcal

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Looking for a simple, yet delicious side dish that can be prepared in no time? Look no further than this Glazed Carrots for Two recipe! Not only is it ready in just 12 minutes, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions. With only 158 calories per serving, you can indulge in this tasty dish without any guilt.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the carrots. Sliced to perfection and glazed with a mouth-watering mixture of brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and orange juice, these carrots are sure to impress. And, for an added touch of richness, they're finished off with a dollop of butter or margarine.

This recipe is designed to serve two, but it can easily be cut in half if you're cooking for one. Plus, the equipment needed is minimal - a whisk, plastic wrap, casserole dish, and a microwave. So, why not give Glazed Carrots for Two a try for your next meal and enjoy a flavorful side dish that's both easy to make and nutritious?

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • 1.5 cups carrots sliced (, 1/)
  • tablespoon butter 

Equipment

  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • casserole dish
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In a 3-cup casserole dish that's microwave-safe, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk in orange juice.
  2. Add carrots and stir.
  3. Dot with butter.
  4. Cover dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High for 3 minutes.
  5. Partially remove plastic and stir carrots.
  6. Put plastic wrap back in place and microwave on High until carrots are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes longer (depending on the power of your microwave).
  7. This recipe can be cut in half to serve one, but cooking time will be shorter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories158kcal
Protein3.09%
Fat32.65%
Carbs64.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.92
Glycemic Load
5.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.399130429587%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
4.94mg
Naringenin
0.88mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.01kcal
7.9%
Fat:5.95g
9.15%
Saturated Fat:1.21g
7.56%
Carbohydrates:26.34g
8.78%
Net Carbohydrates:23.5g
8.54%
Sugar:19.67g
21.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:136.13mg
5.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.53%
Vitamin A:16371.18IU
327.42%
Vitamin C:26.35mg
31.94%
Vitamin K:12.75µg
12.15%
Potassium:409.34mg
11.7%
Fiber:2.85g
11.38%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.66%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.74%
Folate:30.84µg
7.71%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.75%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.63%
Calcium:49.56mg
4.96%
Magnesium:17.46mg
4.37%
Phosphorus:42.93mg
4.29%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.16%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.63%
Copper:0.07mg
3.4%
Iron:0.47mg
2.62%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Source:Food.com