Glazed Carrots

Cinnamon and cayenne pepper give this dish a North African flavor. Want more spice? Add more cayenne pepper.

Info
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 12 medium carrots (2 lbs), peeled and ends removed


 * ½ Tbsp butter


 * ½ Tbsp canola oil


 * 2 Tbsp orange juice


 * ½ tsp salt


 * ¼ tsp cinnamon


 * ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Directions
1.Slice carrots to create coin-like pieces.

2.Heat butter and canola oil in a skillet. Add carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.

3.Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook until carrots are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Tip

 * Cut carrots into pieces of the same size to cook more evenly.

Variation

 * Try this recipe with other vegetables, such as squash or cabbage. Use 2 lbs or 4 cups of chopped squash or chopped cabbage.

Source

 * Fruits and Veggies Matter by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control—U.S. government resource in the public domain