Lemon Basil Buttered Carrots Food

HONEYED CARROTS WITH CITRUS-BASIL GREMOLATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic and pepper flakes if desired; set aside., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Combine the honey, oil, salt and pepper; stir into carrots., Transfer carrots to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

LEMON-BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a small amount of water for 20 minutes.
• In a different saucepan, melt butter.
• Stir in lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil.
• Add carrots and toss.

BASIL BUTTER CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook the carrots in boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain, and add the butter, stirring to melt.
• Add the Basil and pepper and salt.
• Stir to coat the carrots thoroughly.

LEMON BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrot pieces in water to cover for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Drain; return to pan.
• Add remaining ingredients; let butter melt, then toss to coat.

SAUTEED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and cut them diagonally in 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 6 cups of carrots. Place the carrots, 1/3 cup water, the salt, and pepper in a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrots are just cooked through. Add the butter and saute for another minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with butter. Off the heat, toss with the dill or parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

BAKED PARMESAN CARROT FRIES WITH LEMON-BASIL AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a blender and blend until almost smooth. Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the carrot fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Fit a large baking pan with a wire rack and spray the rack with cooking spray.
• Mix together the panko, Parmesan, parsley, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk the milk and eggs together in another shallow bowl.
• Toss the carrots with the flour. Working with a few carrots at a time, shake off the excess flour, then dip them in the egg. Let the excess egg drip off, then toss them in the panko mixture, patting them so the crumbs adhere. Arrange them on the wire rack in a single layer.
• Spray the coated carrots thoroughly with cooking spray, then bake until golden brown and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve the carrot fries with the aioli for dipping.

BUTTER-BRAISED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Trim the tops of the carrots. Scrub the carrots well but do not peel; halve lengthwise. Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly.
• Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
• Add half of the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; toss. Transfer the vegetables to a platter and top with the remaining herbs.

CARROTS WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER

Steps:

• Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add carrots and toss to coat.

BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
• Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

BUTTERED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a wide, shallow pan, add just enough water to cover them, then add the sugar and butter. Simmer over a medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are cooked through - they should be glazed and shiny. Season and serve.

SWEET BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook the carrots in boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain, and add the butter, stirring to melt.
• Add the maple syrup, basil and sea salt.
• Stir to coat the carrots thoroughly.

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, brown sugar, and lemon juice in the melted butter, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Drain carrots; add butter mixture and toss gently. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.

BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Slice carrots.
• Simmer, covered, in salted water until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
• Combine remaining ingredients; toss with carrots.

LEMON BASIL BUTTERED CARROTS

Steps:

• 1. Peel and slice carrots into 1/4-inch "coins." Cook briefly in small amount of boiling water in a saucepan until tender-crisp. Refresh with cold water in a colander.
• 2. Melt butter in the same saucepan and add lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Return carrots to pan with lemon-butter mixture and cook until carrots are heated through.