Ingredients
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 pounds carrots
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Peel the carrots. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1 inch pieces.
Melt the margarine in a heavy saucepan on low heat.
Add the carrots. Stir to coat them with the margarine.
Add the water, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
Drain the water.
Add the sugar.
Cover the pan.
Shake the pan back and forth on the burner for 1 minute.
Cook for 1 more minute, until the carrots are glazed but not brown.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 80 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 102 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 322 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Glazed Carrots. Recipe source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.