Spicy Carrot Coins

Name: Spicy Carrot Coins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.

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