CKD3 Roasted Baby Carrots

Good afternoon, everyone. I hope you are all enjoying some sunlight wherever you are. Although it snowed here last night and earlier today, we now have sunshine and much of the snow has already melted! 

I wanted to share a recipe that I found when surfing the internet. I know I told you previously in one of my posts that carrots have become one of my favorite veggies as of late. Not only are they crisp, which gives you that chewing texture, but also sweet, which has helped my cravings to reach for that candy bar!!! I think I'm beginning to like this new adventure I am on! Except for the fact that I have no choice if I want to stay healthy, so I might as well enjoy the ride!

This is a quick recipe, well, other than the peeling of the carrots, if you prefer to do so. I just scrubbed them well and left the skins on for more flavor. It's a personal preference, I guess. Either way they are great. They go well paired with salmon, trout, sea bass, or flounder, fish that are recognized safe for CKD3. Limit to 2-3 ounce of fish per serving to stay within your target range. I served ours with Salmon as that's what we had in the fridge. I also served with a slice of crusty bread on the side and had a hearty filling meal!

* Place carrots in warm water and soak for at least 2 hours before baking to further reduce potassium

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. (225 g) baby carrots, peeled if necessary
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper, to taste
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or a sprinkle of sesame seeds You can double the recipe if you like for a larger family.

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Prepare the Carrots:
   • In a large mixing bowl, toss the baby carrots with olive oil, honey, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Roast the Carrots:
   • Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
4. Serve:
   • Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds if desired
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   • Serving size for CKD3 - about 1/2c cooked, 3 oz, which is about 383 mgs of potassium.  Slightly less when carrots are previously soaked.
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   • Leftovers can be served the next day by mixing with some cauliflower florets, tossed with garlic infused olive oil and topped with fresh herbs of your choice. 

Roasted baby carrots with honey are sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized—a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious! 

As always, I hope you enjoy!

Lee

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.