7 Minute Steamed Carrots With Herbs Recipes

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 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.

HERBED CARROTS

Steps:

• Steam/boil carrots until fork-tender; drain.
• Return hot drained carrots to pot.
• Add all remeining ingredients and gently toss.
• Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes or until carrots are sort of glazed.

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.