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Diabetic Friendly Carrots with Cherries

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By Marilyn Helton

Posted July 23rd, 2007

FabulousFoods.com Recommends: Holly Cleggs Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking, by Holly Clegg, (2007, American Diabetes Association)

Holly Cleggs Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking

Servings:	6
Author Notes:	Plain carrots become an elegant side dish with the addition of cherries, nutmeg and ginger. This recipe was shared with us by the Cherry Marketing Institute. Our own Marilyn Helton provided the nutritional info so diabetics can plan this recipe into their menus.
Ingredients:	1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen, unsweetened tart cherries 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons Imperial 30% less fat margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:	Makes 6 Servings Put carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Put Drained carrots back in the saucepan. Add cherries, maple syrup, butter and spices, to coat carrots with all ingredients. (It is not necessary to thaw cherries before combining with carrots). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Per 1/2 Cup Serving: 89 Cal; 2g Total Fat; 17g Carb; 00mg Cholesterol; 66mg Sodium; 3g Fiber Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1-1/2 Veg; 1/2 Fat