Asian Carrots

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice (or pineapple juice or just water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasting is optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • salt, if needed, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in skillet on medium-high heat; add carrots, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, juice (or water) and ginger root. Reduce heat, cover and cook at a simmer and stir until carrots are crisp-tender (depends how small your carrot slices are).
  2. Stir in the honey. Stir in well and cook until heated through.
  3. Top with the sesame seeds. Season with pepper and salt, if needed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

614 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 38.9g 50% DV
Carbs 63.4g 23% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 40.1g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11875mg 100% DV
Potassium 1018.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 0.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 862.3mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 32.1mg 36% DV
Calcium 322.5mg 25% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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