Apple-glazed baby carrots

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Baby carrots
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Low-calorie margarine
3 tablespoons Apple juice concentrate
⅔ cup Low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Cornstarch; or arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon Water

Directions

In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.

Exchanges: Vegetable Exchange -- 2 Calories -- 61 Calories from Fat -- 12 Total Fat -- 1g Saturated Fat -- 0g Cholesterol -- 0mg Sodium -- 77mg Carbohydrate -- 12g Dietary Fiber -- 2g Sugars -- 7g Protein -- 1g Notes: Recipe for Wednesday, 4/8/98 In preparation for your Easter Sunday celebration this week, we are featuring tantalizing and festive recipes from the Flavorful Seasons Cookbook, featuring healthy dishes for all those special occasions throughout the year.

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N: Serving size: ½ cup. No need for sticky brown sugar and high-fat butter -- let the natural, sweet taste of the carrots shine through.

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Notes: Serving size: ½ cup. No need for sticky brown sugar and high-fat butter -- let the natural, sweet taste of the carrots shine through.

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