Ginger Glazed Steamed Carrots And Peas Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 x carrots peeled
- 10 ounce frzn peas
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
- 1 x garlic clove crushed Nonstick cooking spray Salt to taste
Directions
- Cut each carrot crosswise into thirds. Cut each carrot chunk into 8 thin strips. Steam carrots in steamer basket over water till tender, 15 to 20 min. Keep hot. Steam peas about 5 min in steamer. Toss peas and carrots together in bowl and set aside.
- While carrots steam, stir together cornstarch and sugar in small bowl. Stir in water and soy sauce and continue stirring till smooth. Set aside.
- While peas steam, saute/fry ginger and garlic in saucepan lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray till tender, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 min. Add in sugar-soy glaze to ginger and garlic in pan, then heat to simmering over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high, then cook and stir till sauce is thickened and clear, about 30 seconds.
- Pour sauce over warm vegetables and toss. Season to taste with salt.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 125g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 66 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.33g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium 255mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 13.24g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 5.34g | 4% |
| Protein 3.13g | 5% |
