Sunny Carrot Sticks

Name: Sunny Carrot Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, julienned; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons butter

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a (large / small) skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender.—Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, julienned
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in butter. Drain carrots; drizzle with orange juice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 121 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.