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Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Baby Carrots

  • Average Rating:  4 (Rating scale from 1 to 5 based on 9 ratings)

Prep time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes Total time: 27 minutes

 x 4 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 112

Carbohydrates: 25.2g

Protein: 3.3g

Fat: 0.4g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 272mg

Exchanges

Starch: 1/2

Vegetable: 2

Ingredients

3/4 lb  
fresh Brussels sprouts
3/4 lb  
baby carrots
1/3 cup  
honey-mustard barbecue sauce
2 tsps  
grated orange rind
1/4 cup  
unsweetened orange juice
1/8 tsp  
orange zest (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash Brussels sprouts thoroughly, and remove discolored leaves. Cut off stem ends, and cut a shallow "X" in bottom of each sprout.
  2. Place Brussels sprouts and carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; transfer to a medium bowl.
  3. Combine barbecue sauce, orange rind and orange juice; add to vegetables, tossing gently. If desired, garnish with orange zest.

    Makes 4 servings. Per Serving: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetables, 1 Free.