SPICED BABY CARROTS

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Adapted from a "Taste of Home Light and Tasty" publication--a different mix of spices for a sweet and spicy side dish. You can make this as sweet or as spicy as you want...adjusting the spices accordingly. Carrots are a powerhouse of vitamin A, which helps preseve eyesight and supports the immune system.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb baby carrots
1/3 cup water
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Discard cinnamon stick. Add honey, lemon juice, and Splenda to the carrots. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes, until carrots are tender and most of the liquid is evaporated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.9

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