"When I prepare a rather plain entree like baked chicken for dinner, I try to make an interesting side dish like this one," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "The crisp-tender veggies, seasoned with soy sauce and garlic, get added crunch from the toasted almonds.
Carrot 'N' Celery Amandine Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Carrot ‘N’ Celery Amandine
Carrot 'N' Celery Amandine Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Carrot ‘N’ Celery Amandine
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1-1/4 cups sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the water, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add carrots, onion and celery; cook until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 133 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.