Glazed Carrots and Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 lbs carrots, diagonally cut into 1-inch-long pieces
3 leeks, white and light green parts only , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, about 2 cups

Directions:

In large nonstick skillet, melt butter with sugar, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat. Add carrots, leeks and 1/4 cup water; cover and cook, stirring once, 10 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and glazed, 6-7 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.59 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.32g	7%
Cholesterol	11.45mg	4%
Sodium	232.82mg	10%
Potassium	435.05mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.85g	8%
Sugars	13.68g	55%
Dietary Fiber	4.12g	16%
Protein	1.87g	4%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	18%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	66.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.5 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.71g	7%
Cholesterol	7.18mg	4%
Sodium	145.98mg	10%
Potassium	272.77mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.33g	8%
Sugars	8.57g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	16%
Protein	1.17g	4%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	40%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	41.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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