CARAMELIZED CARROTS & BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Got this recipe from a good friend. She said the recipe originally called for white sugar & pan sauteeing, but that baking these instead allows Mother Nature to make her own caramelized goodness.

Provided by MarissaB

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb Brussels sprout, rinsed & cut in halves
1 lb baby carrots
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into strips
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place Brussels sprouts & carrots in steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan & steam 8-10 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender yet crisp.
  • Transfer sprouts, carrots & onion strips to large baking dish and sprinkle with olive oil, salt & pepper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned.
  • Serve immediately, or put into a casserole dish & cover in a 200 degree oven until ready serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 75.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.6

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