Tangy Honeyed Carrots Recipe

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Tangy Honeyed Carrots
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Ingredients:

  • 3 (1 lb) packages baby carrots , about 6 cups
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaf , optional

Directions:

  1. Place carrots in a large wide saucepan.
  2. Add just enough water to cover bottom of pan.
  3. Cut lemon in half and discard seeds.
  4. Squeeze about 3 tbsp juice from lemon.
  5. Stir into carrots, along with honey, butter and salt.
  6. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  7. Then reduce heat to medium-high and boil gently, covered, and stirring often until carrots are almost tender, from 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove lid and reduce heat to medium.
  9. Continue to cook, uncovered and stirring often, until remaining liquid in pan is absorbed and carrots are tender, about 5 more minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, if using basil, stack about 5 leaves on top on one another, and cut into thin strips.
  11. Repeat with remaining basil.
  12. Remove carrots from heat and stir in basil.
  13. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 79.98 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.94g 3%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 282.94mg 12%
Potassium 285.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.36g 5%
Sugars 11.61g 46%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 1.27g 3%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 42.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.46 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.49g 3%
Cholesterol 3.91mg 2%
Sodium 217.42mg 12%
Potassium 219.42mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.8g 5%
Sugars 8.92g 46%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 14%
Protein 0.97g 3%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 39%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 32.4mg 4%

* 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
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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