CARROT 'N' CELERY AMANDINE

Carrot 'N' Celery Amandine image

"When I prepare a rather plain entree like baked chicken for dinner, I try to make an interesting side dish like this one," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "The crisp-tender veggies, seasoned with soy sauce and garlic, get added crunch from the toasted almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 cups sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the water, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add carrots, onion and celery; cook until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges