Spicy Carrot Coins Recipe

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Cumin, coriander and ginger lend unusual zip and flavor to this colorful, healthy side dish shared by Nancy Zimmerman in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

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Spicy Carrot Coins Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1-1/4 cups water
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup honey
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large nonstick saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Discard cinnamon stick. Add honey and lemon juice to carrots. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until carrots are tender and liquid has evaporated. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 112 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Originally published as Spicy Carrot Coins in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p21