Parenting Toddlers:
Healthy Toddler Meal Side Dish: Maple Carrots and Cashews
By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
Baby carrots are very toddler-friendly and most children love cashews. We’ve teamed up these two great tastes in a simple side dish recipe that will appeal to both the young and old.
Healthy Toddler Treat: Carrots and Cashews – Parenting Toddlers
Course: SidesDifficulty: EasyServings
5
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesIngredients
1 pound baby carrots
1 cup chicken/vegetable broth
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp chopped cashews
Directions
- In a saucepan bring the chicken (or vegetable) broth to a boil.
- Add the baby carrots and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour carrots and broth into a colander to drain. With the saucepan still hot, add butter and honey and stir until melted. Add the carrots and toss gently. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle the carrots with chopped cashews.