Microwave Glazed Baby Carrots

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Jan. 03, 2012

Ingredients

Water 2 Tablespoon
Butter/Margarine 1 1/2 Tablespoon
Brown sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoon
Cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon
Ground cloves 1/8 Teaspoon
Fresh baby carrots 12 Ounce , scrubbed
Pecans 2 Tablespoon , chopped
Salt 1/8 Teaspoon

Directions

MAKING

1) Wash, scrub and peel the carrots. Set aside.

2) In a small microwavable dish or a 1-cup measurer add in the butter or margarine. Microwave on HIGH for about 45 seconds till it has melted completely.

3) Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Mix well.

4) Drain the carrots and transfer into a microwavable dish.

5) Pour the spiced glazed over the carrots. Toss them about to coat well.

6) Microwave the carrots for 20 seconds on HIGH so as to melt the brown sugar slightly.

7) Stir the carrots once more in the glaze.

SERVING

8) Garnish the Glazed Baby Carrots with chopped pecans, if desired

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 144Calories from Fat 86

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 10 g15.4%

Saturated Fat 3 g15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 127 mg5.29%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g4.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 10 g

Protein 1 g2%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet