Cranberry Carrots -- 2 Smart Points

 This recipe came from the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services food demonstration this week.  It's a different way to prepare carrots.  I plan on adding this to our Thanksgiving menu.

The Smart Points listed were calculated based on the ingredients I used.

CRANBERRY CARROTS

Makes 6 servings

Recipe total Smart Points 12

Smart Points per serving 2

1 lb. baby carrots, sliced lengthwise

¼ c. water

½ c. cranberry sauce

¼ c. pecans, roughly chopped and lightly toasted

In a large skillet over medium high heat, whisk together cranberry sauce and water until blended.

Add carrots and mix well.  Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Uncover and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Top with pecans and serve.

**To toast pecans, spray a skillet with cooking spray, add pecans and stir over low heat until toasted.

Smart Points

cranberry sauce    6

pecans                  6