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Sunny Carrot Sticks

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 01, 2022
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
Sunny Carrot Sticks
Sunny Carrot Sticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.