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carrots and pea pods in orange sauce

Robyn1757 avatar
Recipe by
Robyn Bruce
@Robyn1757
Linglestown, PA

I love fresh vegetables. The orange sauce in this recipe really brings out the fresh flavors and gives it a "gourmet" touch.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For carrots and pea pods in orange sauce

  • 1 c
    diagonally peeled and sliced fresh carrots
  • 1
    6 oz. package frozen pea pods
  • 1/2 tsp
    finely shredded orange peel (optional)
  • 1/3 c
    unsweetened orange juice
  • 1 tsp
    corn starch
  • 2 tsp
    soy sauce

How To Make carrots and pea pods in orange sauce

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling salted water, covered, for 5 minutes. Add pea pods. Cook for 2-4 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain.
  • 2
    Return to saucepan. Keep warm.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • 4
    Stir in orange peel and soy sauce. Pour sauce over vegetables. Toss vegetables with sauce and serve.
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