Maple-Tangerine Carrot Coins Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 8 servings


The carrots are reminiscent of Hanukkah gelt, money distributed to children during the holiday. Tangerine juice makes the glaze special, but fresh orange juice can also be used. Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2007. carrots, fresh tangerine juice, chicken broth, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, fresh chives, salt, ground black pepper cvt

Ingredients
8 cups sliced carrots, 1/8-inch-thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup fresh tangerine juice (about 2 tangerines) (9221)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Stir in chives, salt, and pepper.

  2. Due to a comment about weak flavor, you might want to only use 3/4 pound (4 cups) of peeled carrots instead.

Categories

Citrus, Vegetables, Side Dish, American, Hanukkah, Barbecue, Simmer, Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 144.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
65
Calories from Fat
7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
0.8g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.3g
1%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
200mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates
13.9g
5%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
13%
Sugars
8.0g
Protein
1.4g
Vitamin A 266% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 4% Iron 2%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • Very high in sugar
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