Parmesan Roasted Carrots Recipe

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“This recipe helped turn my children on to eating carrots,” writes Pam Ion from Gaithersburg, Maryland. We've downsized the side dish to fit the bill for a cozy couple.

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Parmesan Roasted Carrots Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash paprika
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 82 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 392 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.

Originally published as Parmesan Roasted Carrots in Cooking for 2 Fall 2007, p45

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia