Sauté Carrots with Mint

 Recipe By: N. Jay Sorensen, RD

Serving Size: 6     Preparation Time: 0:20

Categories: Vegetables

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  1            tablespoon  olive oil

  1            tablespoon  butter

  1            tablespoon  ginger -- minced

  1            pound  carrot -- peeled and sliced on the bias

 ¼            cup  orange juice

 ½            teaspoon  salt

 ¼            teaspoon  pepper

  2            tablespoons  mint -- chopped

 

In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Add ginger and carrots and sauté, stirring frequently. Add orange juice and continue cooking until carrots are tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Lower heat and continue cooking until most of the liquid is gone. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint and serve hot.