Minted Carrots

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The sweet, minty sauce makes these carrots just a bit different. Even my husband, who says he doesn't like carrots, came back for seconds!

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ pound baby carrots

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • teaspoon dried mint, crushed

Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Drain carrots.

  2. Heat the butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in the carrots, brown sugar, honey, and mint. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
2g Fat
40g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 296mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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