Glazed Carrots

Description

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

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• 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.
3. Add carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients.
5. 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.