LIME CARROTS

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Perk up everyday carrots with a twist of lime. They're great with everything from fish to chicken and pair perfectly with pork, too. -Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm., Place brown sugar and butter in another microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on high for 30-45 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour over carrots; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges