Steamed Carrots With Lemon Dill Vinaigrette Food

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).

LEMON-DILL STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the vegetables in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large serving bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper. Add the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CARROTS WITH ORANGE-HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts out on a baking sheet and toast until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and slightly crush (the bottom of a measuring cup works well).
• Add the coriander to a small skillet and swirl over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes. Crack the coriander and add to a baking dish along with the hazelnuts, shallots, vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cayenne and the juice of 1 orange. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow and steady stream. Set aside.
• Fit a medium, shallow pot with a steamer insert and add about an inch of water. Bring to a simmer, add the carrots, cover and steam until just fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish, toss gently and allow the carrots to cool in the vinaigrette at room temperature.
• Segment the remaining orange and arrange the carrots on a serving platter, topped with the orange segments. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Serve.

STEAMED CARROTS WITH LEMON-SOY BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel 1 1/2 pounds carrots and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Cook in 1/2 cup simmering salted water in a skillet over medium-high heat, covered, until tender and the skillet is mostly dry, 10 to 13 minutes. Uncover and stir in 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest until glazed; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Cut the carrots in quarters lengthwise, then into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Spread them out onto 2 baking sheets. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing them once or twice, until the carrots are tender and brown along the edges, about 15 minutes.
• Add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, thyme, rosemary, some salt and pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to a jar and shake to emulsify.
• Transfer the carrots to a dish or platter, pour over the vinaigrette and serve. The carrots will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator; serve at room temperature or reheat.

LEMON BALM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except for oil in a non-reactive bowl.
• Slowly whisk in the oil.
• Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
• Yield a little over 1 cup.