Lemon-Basil Carrots

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 2 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
THIS IS one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots—simple but flavorful. I devised this recipe since we always seem to have carrots on hand, and the dish has drawn quite a few compliments. Sometimes I'll make extra and add them to my "soup jar" in the freezer—they make a great addition to a batch of homemade soup! —Donna Smith Palisade, Colorado

Ingredients

  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. Place carrots in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 104 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.

THIS IS one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots—simple but flavorful. I devised this recipe since we always seem to have carrots on hand, and the dish has drawn quite a few compliments. Sometimes I'll make extra and add them to my "soup jar" in the freezer—they make a great addition to a batch of homemade soup! —Donna Smith Palisade, Colorado
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