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A gut health dietitian's recipe for Carrot and Ginger Holiday "Coins." Contains prebiotic fiber and cinnamon to stabilize blood sugar and soothe digestion.

Carrot and Ginger Holiday "Coins"

A festive, digestive-friendly appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • - 6 large carrots sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • - 1 tablespoon honey
  • - 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
For Garnish
  • - Fresh mint leaves
  • - Additional honey for drizzling
  • - Pinch of sea salt flakes

Method
 

Preparing Carrots
  1. Wash and peel carrots.
  2. Slice into even 1/4-inch rounds.
  3. Try to make all pieces a similar size.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ginger, cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add carrot coins in single layer:
  4. - Work in batches if needed
  5. - Don't overcrowd
  6. Cook 5 - 7 minutes per side until:
  7. - Golden brown
  8. - Tender but still firm
  9. - Slightly caramelized
  10. Add:
  11. - Honey
  12. - Cinnamon
  13. - Salt
  14. Toss to coat evenly.
Serving
  1. Arrange on serving platter.
  2. Garnish with mint leaves.
  3. Drizzle with extra honey.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.