Roasted Carrots with Cardamom Butter

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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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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Directions

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

  2. 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 (per serving)

139 Calories
7g Fat
20g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 33839IU 677%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Folate 39mcg 10%
Sodium 431mg 19%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 653mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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