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Spicy Carrots and Squash

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Spicy Carrots and Squash.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, cut into 2-inch sticks
  • 1 1/2 cups squash, cut into 2-inch sticks
  • 1/8 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon or spicy mustard

Instructions

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

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/2 cup
calories37 calories
protein1g
carbohydrate8g
fat0g
saturated Fat0g
fiber2g
sugar5g
sodium66mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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