Chili Lime Carrot Sticks with Chia Sprinkle
Crisp carrot sticks tossed with fresh lime juice, chili powder, and a sprinkle of chia seeds for a crunchy, tangy afternoon snack.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups, cut into sticks sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon honey(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the carrots into even sticks about 4 inches long.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of both limes, chili powder, salt, and honey if using.
- 3
Add the carrot sticks and toss well to coat.
- 4
Sprinkle the chia seeds over the carrots and toss once more.
- 5
Let sit 5 minutes to let the flavors soak in, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
60
3% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
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