Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: cut carrots in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 2 or 3 sticks. simmer, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. drain. melt the butter. stir in brown sugar until dissolved. add carrots. cook over medium-low heat about 10 minutes, turning often.

Target recipe: in a 3-cup casserole dish that's microwave-safe, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk in orange juice. add carrots and stir. dot with butter. cover dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes. partially remove plastic and stir carrots. put plastic wrap back in place and microwave on high until carrots are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes longer (depending on the power of your microwave). this recipe can be cut in half to serve one, but cooking time will be shorter.