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2 454-g pkgs peeled baby carrots, about 4 cups
1/2 cup raisins
orange juice, from 1 orange
orange zest, from 1 orange
lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter, or olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, optional
Place carrots in a large casserole dish. Top with raisins. Stir orange peel and juice with lemon juice, honey and salt. Pour over top of raisins. Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil.
When ready to bake, lay a piece of foil loosely over top. Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven, stirring once or twice, until tender as you like, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with mint before serving.
Calories 107, Protein 1.6g, Carbohydrates 23.4g, Fat 1.7g, Fibre 3.6g, Sodium 228mg.
These baby carrots baked in a honey-orange baste take on a seductive taste and melting texture.