There is an old wives tale that carrots can help you see better. Sometimes I think these tales are the work of frustrated parents at the dinner table hoping their loving children will just eat their vegetables already! However carrots have a whole host of nutritional benefits including a power anti-oxidant called Beta Carotene, which gives it the distinctive orange colouring. Anti-oxidants help fight damage and disease in our bodies that is sustained through our daily interactions with the environment (sunlight, radiation, toxins etc.).But as it turns out, your mother was right....shhh don't tell her! Carrots contain high levels of Vitamin A which is necessary to maintain good vision. So whether you eat them raw, steamed or in a soup, carrots help keep your vision in perfect focus!
This is a recipe I like to make as a side dish at my house. Its quick and easy, has lots of flavour and uses staple items that most folks have readily available.
Enjoy,
Corrine
Glazed Carrots
Adapted from Canadian Living: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/glazed_carrots.php
- 2lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
In a large skillet, place carrots, butter, maple syrup and 1/3 cup of water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat until slightly tender, about 4 minutes.
Reduce heat, uncover and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until carrots are tender, and sauce has reduced slightly.
Tips & Tricks
You can also use other flavourings for the glaze. Substitute equal amounts of the following for the maple syrup:
Honey
Orange Marmalade
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 88 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 10 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 6 mg |
| sodium | 60 mg |
| potassium | 239 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3 |
| iron | 4 |
| vit A | 130 |
| vit C | 5 |
| folate | 6 |
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