Spicy Carrots and Squash
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Makes:
4 servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
This side dish is an excellent way to get your orange vegetables. Vinegar, brown sugar, and spicy mustard combine to give this dish a sweet and tangy taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots, cut into 2 inch sticks
- 1 1/2 cups squash, cut into 2 inch sticks
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/8 cup vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon or spicy mustard
Directions
- Wash, peel and cut carrots. Wash and cut up squash.
- Combine carrots and broth in saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes.
- Add squash and cook 5 more minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add more broth, if necessary, to keep from burning.
- Stir vinegar, brown sugar and mustard into vegetables.
- Cook for a few minutes over medium heat until most of the liquid cooks off.
Notes
Try this recipe without brown sugar.
Learn more about:
- Carrots
- Summer Squash
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