Glazed Carrots Asian Style

This method of preparing carrots will have us all eating like Bugs Bunny! Preparation time: 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

• Calories: 50 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 6 large carrots, halved
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the carrots and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

In a large glass dish, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the carrots and marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Using a oiled wire hinged vegetable basket or just directly on the rack ( whichever you find easier), grill the carrots, turning constantly for a total of 10 minutes, until slightly charred.