Post by Loupy on Dec 30, 2018 1:02:30 GMT -7
Pineapple Ginger-Glazed Carrots
From: Imma @ www.africanbites.com/pineapple-ginger-glazed-carrots/
Pineapple Ginger-Glazed Carrots – Sweet, flavorful and tender, with a tropical twist -nutmeg, coconut oil and topped with almonds… the perfect side dish for your dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
1 Pound (453.6 grams) Carrots Sliced
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon minced ginger
½ cup Pineapple Juice
½ Tablespoon sweetener
¼ -1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon apricot preserve optional
Instructions
Make the candied almonds by stirring together sliced almonds about ½ cup sliced almonds and about ¼ cup sugar for about 7 minutes or more.
In a medium saucepan heat the butter over medium heat until melted, then add coconut oil together with ginger, stir for about 30 seconds.
Then add carrots and sprinkle with salt and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally or until slightly brown.
Stir in the pineapple juice, sweetener and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil.
Once boiling turn heat to medium and let cook for 5 minutes or until it has slightly thickened
Remove from heat and mix in apricots preserves Serve warm top with almonds and or parsley.
Notes.
Any cuts of carrots would work for this, make sure they are evenly sliced; you can even use carrot zoodles if you wish.
You can replace pineapple juice with orange juice and omit any spice you are don’t really care for.
To add sweetness you may switch or play around with various sweeteners maple syrup, brown sugar and coconut Sugar.
Make the candied almonds by stirring together sliced almonds about ½ cup sliced almonds and about 1/4 cup sugar.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 173
Total Fat: 8g
Sat Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 141mg
Potassium: 141mg
Total Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 1g
From: Imma @ www.africanbites.com/pineapple-ginger-glazed-carrots/
Pineapple Ginger-Glazed Carrots – Sweet, flavorful and tender, with a tropical twist -nutmeg, coconut oil and topped with almonds… the perfect side dish for your dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
1 Pound (453.6 grams) Carrots Sliced
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon minced ginger
½ cup Pineapple Juice
½ Tablespoon sweetener
¼ -1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon apricot preserve optional
Instructions
Make the candied almonds by stirring together sliced almonds about ½ cup sliced almonds and about ¼ cup sugar for about 7 minutes or more.
In a medium saucepan heat the butter over medium heat until melted, then add coconut oil together with ginger, stir for about 30 seconds.
Then add carrots and sprinkle with salt and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally or until slightly brown.
Stir in the pineapple juice, sweetener and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil.
Once boiling turn heat to medium and let cook for 5 minutes or until it has slightly thickened
Remove from heat and mix in apricots preserves Serve warm top with almonds and or parsley.
Notes.
Any cuts of carrots would work for this, make sure they are evenly sliced; you can even use carrot zoodles if you wish.
You can replace pineapple juice with orange juice and omit any spice you are don’t really care for.
To add sweetness you may switch or play around with various sweeteners maple syrup, brown sugar and coconut Sugar.
Make the candied almonds by stirring together sliced almonds about ½ cup sliced almonds and about 1/4 cup sugar.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 173
Total Fat: 8g
Sat Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 141mg
Potassium: 141mg
Total Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 1g
