Minted Carrots with Pumpkin Seeds - 8.48g Carbs, 2.37g Fiber, 4.96g Sugar
From: The George Mateljan Foundation
This is a delightfully easy and refreshing way to serve carrots
that complements many dishes. The pumpkin seeds add extra nutrition
and a wonderful texture.
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
6 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut in turned pieces
1/2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 Tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 Tbsp coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Bring lightly salted water to a boil in steamer with a tight fitting lid.
Steam carrots in basket until al dente (slightly crunchy inside).
Chop rest of ingredients and toss with carrots when done.
Healthy Cooking Tips:
Check doneness of your carrots by inserting the tip of a sharp knife
into the center. You want them tender on the outside with a slight
crispiness in the center.
Serves: 6
Total Weight: 81.52g
Nutrition per Serving:
52.16 Calories, 16.13 Calories from Fat, 3.02 Calories from Saturated Fat,
1.67g Protein, 8.48g Carbs, 2.37g Dietary Fiber, 0.94g Soluble Fiber,
1.38g Insoluble Fiber, 4.96g Total Sugar, 1.55g Monosaccharides,
2.64g Disaccharides, 1.10g Other Carbs, 1.79g Total Fat, 0.34g Saturated Fat, 0.52g Mono Fat, 0.81g Poly Fat, 0g Trans Fatty Acids, 0mg Cholesterol,
272.63 mg Potassium, 26.24 mg Sodium
