Recipe(tried): Carrots with Orange Glaze (with honey, nutmeg and ginger)

CARROTS WITH ORANGE GLAZE
(Diabetic and Renal Diet Friendly)

I have to double and sometimes triple this recipe when I make it depending on how many kids I have at my house. For some reason, kids go crazy for these carrots and I've had them ask for seconds and thirds. This is also a wonderful, easy dish for large family gatherings.

3 cups diagonally sliced, peeled carrots*
FOR THE GLAZE:
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. water, divided use
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Prepare carrots by steaming them over boiling water on a steamer rack, covered, for 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, honey and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes.

Combine the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons water. Add to the orange juice mixture while stirring, and cook over low heat until thickened.

Pour the orange glaze over the carrots, stir well to cover all the carrots and serve.

*I have substituted peeled baby carrots and it works also, as does frozen sliced carrots that have been thawed.

Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each)