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Cottontail Carrots

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Glistening with a subtly sweet glaze, these scrumptious carrots are sure to become an often-requested dish on special occasions. They take only minutes to cook in the microwave."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, julienned
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and apple juice. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once. Add butter, brown sugar and salt if desired; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Footnotes

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.
Nutritional Analysis: One 1/2-cup serving (prepared with margarine and without salt) equals 77 calories, 72 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 11 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 4 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.