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ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARDAMOM BUTTER

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Roasting these carrots with only a bit of butter and some cardamom gives them a rich, nutty flavor that belies how healthy they are. A single serving gives you over 600 percent of the daily recommendation for vitamin A!

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 teaspoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450F.
Combine butter, oil, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Add carrots and toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the carrots, stirring twice, until tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 430.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CARDAMOM CARROTS

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An easy carrot side dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors, these cardamom carrots will make any dinner a special occasion. These carrots are tossed in a sweet butter sauce sweetened with cardamom and citrus, and served piping hot.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, julienned (or cut as you prefer)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

Place carrots and salt in large saucepan and add enough water to just cover carrots.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
In large skillet melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar, cardamom and orange peel.
Cook, and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add carrots to skillet, toss to coat, and serve hot.

CARDAMOM CARROTS

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"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at holidays," says field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, carrots and salt to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet, combine the butter, brown sugar, cardamom and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add carrots; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.