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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun."
-George Orwell, Author

The refrigerator light goes on...

Sweet vegetables that have been roasted make the best spreads.


 

Roasted Carrot Spread

Servings: 8 | Serving size: 1/4 cup (makes 2 cups)

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2.

This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for about a week.

olive oil spray
1 lb white onion (peeled and chopped)
2 lbs carrots (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with olive oil.

Place the onions and carrots on the coated foil and place the roasting pan in the oven. Spray lightly with oil and roast at 300°F for about 90 minutes. Stir about every ten minutes.

Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Place in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and add the chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, pepper and ground cumin.

Process until smooth. Chill for at least two hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 228mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
    Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 377% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 5% Iron 4%
Vitamin K 15 mcg Potassium 454 mg
Magnesium 20 mg