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Carrots In Orange-Basil Butter

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This International dessert features Med. Carrots *, Water, Butter Or Margarine, Finely Shredded Orange Peel, Pinch Dried Basil. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 49.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Med. Carrots *, Water, Butter Or Margarine, Finely Shredded Orange Peel, Pinch Dried Basil. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 ea Med. Carrots *
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Or Margarine
  • 1/8 teaspoon Finely Shredded Orange Peel
  • 1 Pinch Dried Basil, Crushed
  • 1 Snipped Parsley (Opt.)
Directions
  1. 1
    Carrots should be cut into julienne strips.
  2. 2
    ~~Place carrot strips in a 1-quart casserole.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle with water.
  4. 4
    Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or just till carrot strips are crisp-tender.
  5. 5
    Let stand, covered, while preparing butter mixture.
  6. 6
    For butter mixture, in a custard cup combine butter or margarine, orange peel, and basil.
  7. 7
    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power about 30 seconds or till butter or margarine is melted.
  8. 8
    Drain Carrots.
  9. 9
    Drizzle butter mixture over carrot strips.
  10. 10
    Garnish with snipped parsley, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 49.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 73.9mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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