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Roasting these carrots with only a bit of butter and some cardamom gives them a rich, nutty flavor that belies how healthy they are. A single serving gives you over 600 percent of the daily recommendation for vitamin A!

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Recipe Summary

total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450F.

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  • Combine butter, oil, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Add carrots and toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the carrots, stirring twice, until tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts

about 2/3 cup
139 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 19.7g; dietary fiber 5.8g; sugars 9.6g; fat 6.7g; saturated fat 2.7g; cholesterol 10.2mg; vitamin a iu 33839.1IU; vitamin c 12mg; folate 38.5mcg; calcium 69.8mg; iron 0.7mg; magnesium 25.5mg; potassium 652.7mg; sodium 430.6mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

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