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!

NUTRITION PROFILE: Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

Makes 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

4 teaspoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons canola oil(about 2 ears)
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

PREPARATION:

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

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.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 138 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat, 2 g mono); 10 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 6 g fiber; 430 mg sodium; 652 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus:Vitamin A (680% daily value), Fiber (24% dv), Vitamin C (20% dv), Potassium (19% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetables, 1 1/2 fat

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