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Chicken and Baby Carrots in Lemon Sauce

Contributed by: NAPSA

Carrots Are The Pick Of The Season Selection

(NAPSA) - What's cooking? One of the most versatile vegetables in the produce section-the carrot.

Whole or baby-cut, cooked or raw, carrots make delicious snacks and side dishes. This orange vegetable is one of the best available sources of beta-carotene, which the human body turns into vitamin A, an important component for healthy eyes and skin.

Carrots are also rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium which can help strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and some cancers.

In addition to health benefits, carrots are great-tasting in salads, soups and other healthy dishes. For people who are always "on-the-go," raw carrots make for one of the most convenient snacks.

In fact, carrots made the cut when Weight Watchers kicked off its 2005 Pick of the Season initiative, a quarterly series of recipes highlighting the nutritional benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables. This Chicken and Baby Carrots in Lemon Sauce recipe reflects the company's philosophy that eating should be satisfying as well as healthful.

Ingredients:

• 4 (4 oz. each) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (green onions), divided
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 32 baby-cut carrots
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can fat-free chicken broth

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 208 calories; 6 g fat; 2 g fiber. POINTS(r) value per serving: 4.