This recipe is served as a dessert in Mexico—we think it makes an excellent side dish!
8 servings
2 pounds carrots, cooked, mashed
½ cup sugar
1½ tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
½ cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon each: ground cinnamon, salt
½ cup each: raisins, shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese
4 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
¼ cup sliced almonds
1. Mix carrots, sugar, and margarine in bowl; mix in combined flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in raisins and cheese; fold in beaten egg whites. Spoon mixture into greased 8-inch-square baking pan; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 475 degrees 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake until browned and set, 50 to 60 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Per Serving:
Calories: 191
% of calories from fat: 11
Fat (gm): 2.5
Saturated fat (gm): 0.5
Cholesterol (mg): 1.3
Sodium (mg): 339
Protein (gm): 6.3
Carbohydrate (gm): 37.9
Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0
Vegetable: 1.5
Fruit: 0.5
Bread: 1.5
Meat: 0.0
Fat: 0.5