Honeyed Carrots and Leeks
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 25 min. SERVES: 6
Lemon, ginger and honey give this quick side a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and tangy taste
1 lemon
1 lb. baby carrots, halved
lengthwise
1⁄2 cup sliced leeks (white and
light green parts only)
1 Tbs. honey
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. grated peeled fresh
ginger
1 Grate 1 tsp. zest and squeeze
2 Tbs. juice from lemon into separate bowls. In large skillet, combine carrots, leeks, lemon juice, honey, oil and ginger over medium heat. Cover; let simmer 5 min.
2 Uncover; cook until carrots are tender and liquid thickens, about 2 min. Stir in lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Per serving: Cal. 50 Pro. 1g Carb. 11g Fiber 2g Sug. 7g
Chol. 0mg Sod. 61mg Total fat: 1g Sat. 0g Trans. 0g