Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Carrot hastily cooked may still have soil uncleaned off the vegetable."
-Chinese Proverb
The refrigerator light goes on...
Carrots and mint are made for each other and this is a quick and easy recipe that goes great with almost any cuisine. Fresh mint works well also and you would want to use about a half teaspoon or so.
Low Sodium Minted Carrots
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 cup carrots
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes good leftovers. Serve leftovers chilled or reheat very gently.
| 1 quart | water |
| 16 ounces | carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds) |
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 1/8 tsp | dried mint |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water is at a shiver (almost boiling) add the carrots.
Cook them for about 5 - 7 minutes, then remove them from the pan to a strainer or a paper towel.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, salt, mint and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, for about another 2 - 3 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup carrots
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 128 | Calories from Fat 41 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 155mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates 21g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 25% |
| Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 2g |
| Vitamin A 750% | Vitamin C 22% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 4% |
| Vitamin K 31 mcg | Potassium 719 mg |
| Magnesium 27 mg | |