Glazed Carrots

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Glazed Carrots, ideal for CKD patients. Low in sodium and fat, with a sweet and savory flavor. A tasty, nutritious side dish!
Meal Type Dinner , Easy , Lunch , Side dish
Diets High fiber , Low carb , Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Low sodium , Vegetarian
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 4
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Glazed Carrots
Directions
Prep: 15 min, Cook: 25 min, Total: 40 min
  1. Wash and peel carrots.
  2. Boil for about 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
  3. Drain carrots.
  4. Melt butter and sugar to form a sauce.
  5. Pour sauce and pepper over carrots.
  6. Toss and serve.
  7. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories 124
  • Carbohydrates 24.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.2 g
  • Protein 1.1 g
  • Fat 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.8 g
  • Sodium 82.5 mg
  • Potassium 383 mg
  • Calcium 50 mg
  • Phosphorus 41.2 mg

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