Steamed Carrots In The Buff Food

EASY STEAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• Add 1.5 inches of water to a saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
• Peel the carrots, cut off the ends, cut them in half crosswise and then cut the fat halves in half lengthwise, as shown in the video below. Your goal is to achieve fairly equal-sized chunks of carrot. Place the prepared carrots in the steamer basket.
• When the water boils, carefully place the steamer basket in the saucepan, cover, and steam the carrots until just tender - check with a fork, and start checking after 10 minutes. Also, keep an eye on the water to make sure they don't completely evaporate.
• Remove the carrots from the steamer onto a serving plate. Drizzle them with melted butter and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

EASY STEAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias (diagonally).
• Place about 1 inch of water in a pot or saucepan. If using a steamer basket without a handle, add it to the pot now: the water surface should be right under the basket. Bring the water to a boil.
• Once boiling, add the carrots (in the steamer basket, if it has a handle). Steam with the lid on until just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Taste test with a fork to assess doneness.
• Carefully remove the vegetables to a bowl. Toss with the olive oil, kosher salt, and fresh herbs. Spritz with the juice from 2 lemon wedges (if using).

STEAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• Fill a medium wide-mouthed pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Put the carrots in the steamer basket and cook, covered, until tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and serve.

STEAMED CARROTS IN THE BUFF

Steps:

• Peel and slice carrots into coins.
• Fill 2 quart pot (medium size) with water, so it is just below metal steamer basket.
• Bring water to boil.
• Place cut carrot coins into steamer basket.
• Cover with lid and steam for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Drain water and enjoy!

STEAMED ASPARAGUS IN THE BUFF

Steps:

• Fill 2 quart pot (medium size) with water, so it is just below metal steamer basket.
• Bring water to boil.
• Place asparagus stalks, with ends trimmed off, into steamer basket.
• Cover with lid and steam for 4 to 7 minutes.
• Drain water and enjoy!

QUICK STEAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• Put baby carrots in an open glass container with the water.
• Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
• Drain and toss with orange juice, honey and ginger.

STEAMED CARROTS WITH GARLIC-GINGER BUTTER (WEIGHT WATCHER FRIEND

Steps:

• Prepare garlic; let stand 10 minutes.
• Steam carrots, covered, 10 minutes or until tender.
• Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in carrots, cilantro, and remaining ingredients.