Carrot Ribbons - 4 servings

Preparation: 10 min. Cooking: 10 min. Total: 20 min.
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 3/4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 1-1/3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped, leaves
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, approximately (optional)

Trim the ends from carrots. Peel carrots lengthways into thin strips using a sharp vegetable peeler. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add brown sugar and the carrot ribbons. Toss until well coated with butter and carrots are tender but still crisp. Do not overcook. Add chopped coriander leaves. Lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve hot.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
84 Cal 4.3 g 11 g 1 g 3.8 g 5.3 g 11 mg 74 mg

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Nutrients

Calories 84 Cal  
Fat 4.3 g  
Carbs 11 g  
Protein 1 g  
Fiber 3.8 g  
Sugar 5.3 g  

Fats

Fat 4.3 g  
Fat, Sat. 2.6 g  
Fat, Mono. 1.1 g  
Fat, Poly. 0.26 g  
Cholesterol 11 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 12 mg 2.2%
Niacin 0.81 mg 5.1%
Panto. Acid 0.3 mg 6%
Riboflavin 0.057 mg 4.4%
Thiamin 0.083 mg 6.9%
Vitamin A 21000 IU 710%
Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.0085 mcg 0.35%
Vitamin C 4.6 mg 5.1%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 1.4 mg 9.4%
Vitamin K 19 mcg 15%

Minerals

Calcium 40 mg 4%
Copper 0.024 mg 2.6%
Fluoride 60 mcg 1500%
Iron 0.45 mg 5.6%
Magnesium 13 mg 3.1%
Manganese 0.2 mg 2.8%
Phosphorus 39 mg 5.6%
Potassium 300 mg 6.4%
Selenium 0.94 mcg 1.7%
Sodium 74 mg 4.9%
Zinc 0.26 mg 2.3%

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