Sides

Maple Lemon Carrots

Carrots lightly glazed in a sweet maple and citrus butter sauce.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
Close up of a bowl of sliced glazed sliced carrots garnished with parsley flakes.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.44
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal10 minutes
Prep 6 minutes Cook 4 minutes
Prep 6 minutes Cook 4 minutes
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Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 bag baby carrots (or 2 cups carrots, sliced) or one (15.5-ounce) can carrots, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light butter
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place carrots and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain. If using canned carrots, cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Stir until well coated and butter is melted.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium213mg
  • Calories62
  • Carbohydrates8.6g
  • Fiber1.8g
  • Fat3.1g
  • Protein0.8g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 62calCarbohydrates: 8.6gProtein: 0.8gFat: 3.1gSodium: 213mgFiber: 1.8g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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