Lime-Glazed Carrots

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, scraped and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook carrot in a small amount of boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and return to saucepan. Add 1/2 cup water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 9 minutes or until liquid evaporates and carrot is tender. Stir in lime juice, margarine, and salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

293 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 20.7g 27% DV
Carbs 27.7g 10% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 10.1g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9928.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 722mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 856mcg 95% DV
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16% DV
Calcium 71.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% 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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