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Honeyed Carrots and Leeks

ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 25 min. SERVES: 6

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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

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