Kicked up Spiced Carrots Recipe

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Kicked up  Spiced Carrots
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs carrots (about 12 large)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar , packed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add in the carrot sticks and sauté uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
  4. Add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
  5. Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 108.94 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 299.95mg 12%
Potassium 492.6mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.51g 6%
Sugars 10.73g 43%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Protein 1.57g 3%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 17%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 52%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.98 Kcal (251 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.12g 6%
Cholesterol 5.6mg 3%
Sodium 165.16mg 12%
Potassium 271.23mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.19g 6%
Sugars 5.91g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 18%
Protein 0.86g 3%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 52%
Calcium 31.4mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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