More Glazed Carrots
Cook Time
30
mins
Calories
239
Serving Size
6
Carbs
17
Fat
19
Protein
2
description
Holiday Favorite!
ingredients
1 pound carrots
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade (or orange jam)
Marmalade Substitute:
Zest an orange, add to a bit of water and sugar in a small pot over low heat and let it reduce. it will be a very good facsimile.
otherwise, use orange juice, reduced with a little sugar to thicken it up
directions
Peel carrots and cut them on the diagonal, about 2" long. Steam for 20 minutes and add 1/2 teaspoon salt after the carrots are tender or you may boil them in 1 cup of water plus 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
In a frying pan, melt the butter. When it's sizzling add the carrots. Keep heat high. Shake carrots around for two or three minutes until they are well buttered. Add the light brown sugar and orange marmalade and continue to shake the pan. Heat to medium and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Add walnuts and serve.