Healthy Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 17

Balsamic Glazed Carrots

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  1. 1 Tbsp. peanut or canola oil
  2. 4 cups baby-cut carrots or 1/2-inch diagonally sliced carrots
  3. 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  4. 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots. Sauté until carrots become tender crisp and start to brown slightly, about 11-12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle vinegar and sugar over carrots, stirring to thoroughly coat carrots. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 66 calories, 2 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrate,<1 g protein, 1.5 g dietary fiber, 64 mg sodium.