Zesty Orange Carrots

20 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 16 ozcarrots, peeled and cut into strips
• 1.2 mlground cinnamon
• ½orange
• 14.8 mlhoney
• 14.8 mlbutter alternative spread
• 14.8 mlfresh parsley (optional)

How to cook it

1. Pour about 2 cups of water into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
2. Toss in the carrot strips and cinnamon, then simmer for about 10 minutes until barely tender.
3. While the carrots simmer, slice the orange in half and squeeze out the juice, catching and removing any seeds.
4. Carefully pare the outer orange zest away from the bitter white pith using a small paring knife, then slice the zest finely.
5. Pour the cooked carrots into a colander to drain them thoroughly.
6. Combine the warm carrots with the honey, buttery spread, and sliced orange zest, tossing until evenly coated, and serve hot.

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