Ginger Carrots With Golden Raisins and Lemon
Per ServingGinger Carrots With Golden Raisins and Lemon |
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| Makes: 12 | ||
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup | ||
| Calories | 35 | |
| Fat | 0 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 | g |
| Fiber | 1 | g |
| Sugars | 6 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Sodium | 20 | mg |
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Choices: Carbohydrate 0.5 | ||
- Makes: 12
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 9 minutes
Ingredients
| 1/2 | cup | golden raisins |
| 1 3/4 | cups | hot water |
| 10 | oz. | carrots (5 medium carrots) |
| 2 | tsp. | finely minced fresh ginger |
| 1 | tsp. | lemon juice |
| 2 | tsp. | lite buttery spread (such as Promise Activ) |
| 2 | tsp. | brown sugar |
| 2 | tsp. | cornstarch or arrowroot |
| 1 | tsp. | grated lemon zest |
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the raisins and hot water. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice the carrots diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large pot of boiling water, add the carrots, ginger, and lemon juice. Cook the carrots for about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain.
- Drain the raisins, reserving 3/4 cup liquid, and set aside. In a skillet melt the buttery spread over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook 30 seconds. Mix together the reserved raisin water and cornstarch. Add to the butter/brown sugar mixture. Cook for about 1 minute until thickened. Add the raisins and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and serve.
