Orange Spice Carrots

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours
MAKES: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into carrot mixture until sauce is thickened. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts
2/3 cup equals 187 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.