Carrots with Character

Note from Cheri: 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 prvoded the nutritional info so diabetics can plan this recipe into their menus. For lots more low fat and diabetic friendly recipes and information, be sure to click here to check out Marilyn Helton's Diabetic Dining on Fabulous Foods columns, right here at Fabulous Foods.

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

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 Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1-1/2 Veg; 1/2 Fat