How To Cook Canned Carrots
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How To Cook Canned Carrots
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Make sweet and tender carrots in just minutes.
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Ingredients
- 30 ounces (850g) carrots two 15-ounce cans, drained well
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In A Skillet
- Melt butter in the skillet and add in cinnamon and sugar over low to medium heat.
- Drain carrots well and add to skillet and mix until coated.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes until the carrots are cooked through.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
In The Oven
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Lightly oil an oven-safe dish.
- Drain the carrots well, then combine with the butter, cinnamon, sugar, and ¼ of water and add to the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- When the carrots are warm, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
In The Microwave
- Lightly oil a microwave-safe dish.
- Drain the carrots well, then combine with the butter, cinnamon, sugar, and ¼ of water and add to the dish.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Stir and then heat in 30 seconds bursts, carefully mixing after each burst until warmed through.
- Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Completely drain the carrots in a colander before heating.
- You can rinse the carrots with fresh water if you like.
- Canned carrots are already cooked, so be cautious not to overcook them.
- Use a silicon or wooded spoon to not break the carrots when mixing.
- Stir gently while cooking.
- If microwaving, vent the lid or covering when heating.
- Serve with a slotted spoon, as there will be some liquid.
- There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- Completely drain the carrots in a colander before heating.
- You can rinse the carrots with fresh water if you like.
- Canned carrots are already cooked, so be cautious not to overcook them.
- Use a silicon or wooded spoon to not break the carrots when mixing.
- Stir gently while cooking.
- If microwaving, vent the lid or covering when heating.
- Serve with a slotted spoon, as there will be some liquid.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
- There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
35696IU
(714%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 35696IU | 714% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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