Easy, healthy, and delicious — this low-fat stir-fry beets & carrots recipe makes for the perfect quick meal after a busy day. All this recipe requires are a few simple ingredients, a sauce pan, and less than 30 minutes of your time.
Stir-Fry Beets & Carrots — makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
• 2 medium beets, sliced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves
• 1 splash of lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon of chili powder
• Dash of salt & pepper
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Directions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and beets and sauté until soft (10-15 minutes). Remove.
- Add to the same pan, basil, lemon, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add carrots and beets back to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 125
Fat: 6g
Sodium: 90mg
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 4.5g
Protein: 2g