Zesty Herbed Carrots
Recipe Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 pound carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted
Recipe Directions
Note: Toast nuts for a few minutes in an ungreased skillet on medium heat, stirring frequently just until lightly browned.
Pour dressing over carrots in a large nonstick skillet; stir to coat. Cover and cook on medium heat for ten minutes, stirring after five minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and nuts.
Recipe makes six servings, about 1/2 cup each.
Carrot Nutrition Notes:
Carrots are nutritional heroes, they store a gold mine of nutrients. No other vegetable or fruit contains as much carotene as carrots, which the body converts to vitamin A.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 70, Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 120mg, Carbohydrate: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 6g, Protein: <1g
