Our Healthy Family Vegetable Recipe Share Day:-Glazed Carrots-

Presented by the H.E.L.P. Forward program of A Time To Learn Academy

(8/19/2014)www.easysite.com/atimetolearn

Glazed CarrotsIngredients:2 T margarine1 ½ lb carrots1 c water¼ t pepper (or to taste)2 t sugar (or to taste)

Cooking Tools Needed: Medium saucepan and lidKnifeVegetable Peeler

Directions:1. Peel the carrots. Cut in half

lengthwise. Then cut into 1-in. pieces.

2. Melt the margarine in a (medium) heavy saucepan on low heat.

3. Add the carrots. Stir to coat them with the margarine.

4. Add the water, salt and pepper.5. Cover and simmer for about 15

minutes until tender.6. Drain the water.7. Add the sugar. Cover the pan.8. Shake the pan back and forth (like

cooking popcorn) on the burner for about 1 min.

9. Cook for 1 more minute, until the carrots are glaze but not brown.

Nutrition Value

• Families, unique households, Did you know that canned goods never expire or will last (in appropriate temperature) for up to 30 years?

• A unique household goal should be to eat in-season, fresh, or frozen vegetables.

• For a 2,000 calorie diet, at least 2 cups of orange vegetables are recommended per week. Source: mypyramid.gov

“Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene,

vitamin A and vitamin K. Carrots are

high in fiber. Carrots are also a good source of

potassium.”