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steamed baby carrots with citrus dill butter

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Angel Slave
Hwd, FL

I like to toss hot carrots with citrus and dill. Using straight orange juice and ride yields great results - but I confess to switching to lemon or lime according to what I have in the refrigerator. It can be on the table in ten minutes

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
cook time 10 Min
method Steam

Ingredients For steamed baby carrots with citrus dill butter

  • 1 1/2 lb
    baby carrots, trimmed (4 cups)
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, cut into pieces (can use vegetarian substitute)
  • 4 Tbsp
    orange juice (or line or lemon - or mix)
  • 2 tsp
    fresh zest from citrus of your choice
  • 2 tsp
    dried dill

How To Make steamed baby carrots with citrus dill butter

  • 1
    Place carrots in a steamer basket fitted in a large pot; steam over simmering water 7-9 minutes, or until just tender
  • 2
    Transfer carrots to large bowl, and toss with orange juice, butter, zest, and dill.
  • 3
    Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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