Gingered Carrots
Per ServingGingered Carrots |
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| Makes: 4 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup | ||
| Calories | 55 | |
| Fat | 1.5 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 11 | g |
| Fiber | 3 | g |
| Sugars | 5 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Sodium | 215 | mg |
| Potassium | 335 | mg |
| Protein | 1 | g |
| Phosphorus | 40 | mg |
| Choices: Nonstarchy Vegetable 2 | ||
- Makes: 4 servings
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
| 1 | lb. | carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds |
| 1 | tsp. | olive oil |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 | tsp. | minced ginger |
| 1/2 | tsp. | nutmeg |
| 1 | Tbsp. | lemon juice |
| 1/4 | tsp. | salt |
| 1 | Tbsp. | chopped parsley (optional) |
Directions
- Steam the carrots in a microwave oven or on the stovetop, using a steamer insert over 1 to 2 inches of water in a pan over high heat, until tender yet still crisp.
- Place the oil, garlic, and ginger in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the carrots, nutmeg, lemon juice, salt, and parsley, if desired. Transfer to a bowl or platter, and serve.
Recipe adapted from The Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook by Charles Mattocks (American Diabetes Association, 2014). Order online at shopdiabetes.org or by calling 800-232-6733.
