Maple-Pecan Carrots

A shiny maple syrup glaze complements the natural sweetness of carrots. Try them the next time you serve pork chops or roasted chicken.

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ingredients 6
Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 0 min

Ingredients

: 1/2 cup water

: Dash salt

4: cups sliced fresh carrots

1: tablespoon butter

3: tablespoons maple-flavored syrup

1/4: cup chopped pecans*

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Directions

1 In medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add carrots; cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain; cover to keep warm.
2 Melt butter in same saucepan over low heat. Stir in syrup. Add carrots; cook until carrots are well glazed, stirring constantly. Serve topped with pecans.

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*If desired, pecans can be toasted. To toast, cook pecans in small nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly. For extra flavor, sprinkle carrots with a little nutmeg or cinnamon just before serving.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

Calories: 110
Calories from Fat: 50),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% ),
Cholesterol: 5mg; 5%;
Sodium: 80mg; 80%;
Total Carbohydrate: 14g; 14%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 8g 8% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 460%;
Vitamin C: 8%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Fruit; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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dejrfan

report Posted Nov. 27, 2008 2:46 PM

Made for Thanksgiving as a side dish. Very good.

tccallie

report Posted Nov. 8, 2007 9:52 AM

This is such a delicious and easy recipe! It complements any meat entree but is especially great with a pork dish. I have made it for a side dish for Thanksgiving and it is always a hit!

Laura P.

report Posted May. 24, 2006 10:47 AM

I love the carrots prepared this way! I have prepared them many times to complement gourmet dishes, and to impress guests.