Spicy Carrots and Squash

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.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

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 piece(s) Carrots, cut into 2 inch sticks
  • 1 tbsp Squash, cut into2 inch sticks
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon or spicy mustard

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and cut carrots. Wash and cut up squash.
  2. Combine carrots and broth in saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes.
  3. Add squash and cook 5 more minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add more broth, if necessary, to keep from burning.
  4. Stir vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard into vegetables.
  5. Cook for a few minutes over medium heat until most of the liquid cooks off.

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