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Almond Baby Carrots

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 28, 2011
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Carrots and almonds come together in this easy side dish that's ready in 15 minutes.

Almond Baby Carrots

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (16 oz) fresh baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto
  • Dash salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

90 Calories
5g Total Fat
1g Protein
9g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
430%
430%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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