Baby Carrots with Almonds

Name: Baby Carrots with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh baby carrots; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Jane Kittle of Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania sends her not-so-candied carrots she fixes for her diabetic husband. She writes, “It’s great for him, but it’s something we all enjoy!”

Ingredients

1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 96 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Candied Carrots in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007

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bleighmarie

Nov 23, 2014

These carrots are delicious. I normally steam the carrots in my steamer and then add the almonds, butter and sugar. It is a quick and yummy side dish. Thanks so much for sharing!