Sesame Carrots with Kasha (Toasted Buckwheat)

Coconut oil adds healthy fat and sweetness to these tender carrots, while a kiss of sesame, ginger, and coconut aminos make this dish easy to love. The addition of toasted buckwheat groats, aka kasha (optional), adds sparks of texture and flavor to each bite, but you could also toss in some cooked short-grain brown rice for a similar effect. We lick the platter clean when I serve these alongside fresh grilled salmon, but any seafood or simple grilled meat will work well here.

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Thyroid-healthy Recipe Highlights:

• 1 cup of carrots contains 3.6 grams of fiber, which can help relieve constipation sometimes caused by thyroid conditions. They are also low in calories and a good choice for weight loss.
• 1 cup of carrots provides 428% DV of Vitamin A.
• Consumption of unrefined coconut oil has been touted for its benefits to thyroid sufferers.
• A cup of kasha or buckwheat groats has 4.5 grams of fiber and a very low glycemic load, which can aid in weight loss.
• Kasha or buckwheat groats provide 7% RDI of Tyrosine and 7% DV of Zinc, which are key thyroid-supporting nutrients.

Happy cooking, happy thriving, and enjoy the recipe (below)!

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