🥕 Carrots in Orange-Basil Butter Recipe 🍊🌿
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of my adopted recipe – Carrots in Orange-Basil Butter. The dish is a symphony of vibrant carrots, elevated with the subtle yet zesty essence of orange and the aromatic touch of basil. I must confess, in the spirit of culinary freedom, I doubled the recipe, letting my instincts guide the measurements. A kitchen adventure awaits as we slice the carrots using the sleek precision of my new Cuisinart slicer – a momentous occasion marking my inaugural use of this kitchen marvel.
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 58.8
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 10.1mg
- Sodium: 76mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.9g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 0.6g
Rating:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
Recipe Keywords:
- Low Protein
- < 30 Mins
Instructions:
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Prep Carrots:
- Place the carrot strips in a 10-ounce casserole.
- Sprinkle with water.
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Cook Carrots:
- Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or just till the carrot strips are crisp-tender.
- Let stand, covered, while preparing the butter mixture.
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Prepare Butter Mixture:
- In a custard cup, combine butter or margarine, orange peel, and basil.
- Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 15 to 30 seconds or till the butter or margarine is melted.
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Final Touch:
- Drain carrot strips.
- Drizzle the heavenly butter mixture over the carrot strips.
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Garnish & Serve:
- Garnish with snipped parsley for that extra burst of freshness, if desired.
Embark on this culinary journey, where the sweet crunch of carrots dances with the citrusy notes of orange and the aromatic embrace of basil. Let your taste buds revel in the symphony of flavors that this Carrots in Orange-Basil Butter recipe promises. An easy-to-make dish perfect for those looking for a low-protein option that doesn’t compromise on taste, and all in less than 30 minutes! 🌟🥕🍽️