Candied Carrots

Servings = 2 | Serving size =about one cup carrots

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.

This healthy recipe does not make very good leftovers.

2 cups water
8 ounces carrots
1 Tbsp light spread (like Promise Buttery Spread Light or Smart Balance Light)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt

Place the water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Steam for about 10 -15 minutes until the carrots are slightly tender.

Combine the cooked carrots with the light spread, maple syrup and salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 cup | Servings 2

Calories 96 | Calories from Fat 26

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 3g (4%) | Saturated Fat 1g (4%)

Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 276 mg (11 %)

Total Carbohydrates 18g (6%) | Sugars 11g

Dietary Fiber 3g (13%) | Protein 1g

Vitamin A 391% | Vitamin C 11 % | Calcium 4% | Iron 3%

Vitamin K 17 mcg  | Potassium  387 mg | Magnesium  15 mg

 


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