Orange Glazed Carrots USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Orange Glazed Carrots is a great dish for when seasons change! This combination of carrots, dried cranberries, and warm spices will not disappoint.
CACFP Crediting Information
½ cup provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup red/orange vegetable).
Recipe Source
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Heat margarine and sugar in a medium saucepan uncovered over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add orange juice, ⅛ cup water (set aside 1 Tbsp in small cup for step 4), vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add carrots and dried cranberries to sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • In a small bowl, add cornstarch to the reserved water (1 Tbsp) and stir well until dissolved.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to carrots. Stir quickly. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook uncovered for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and glazes the carrots. (If glaze becomes thick, add water until desired consistency).
    Critical Control Point:
    Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Place glazed carrots in a medium (8” x 8” x 2”) serving dish.
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for hot service at 140 °F.
  • Serve ½ cup (portion with 1/2 cup measuring cup or 4 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Orange Glazed Carrots USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (4 oz spoodle)
Calories
105
Total Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
57
mg
2
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
24
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
20
g
22
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
0
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
131
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

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