Parsley Buttered Carrots For The Microwave Recipes

CARROTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set carrots aside., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and salt. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.

PARSLEY BUTTERED CARROTS FOR THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place butter in a small casserole.
• Cook in a microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds, or until melted.
• Add carrots and parsley flakes, stir and mix well.
• Cook at HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender.

BUTTERED CARROTS WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cut the carrots into 3-by-1/2-by-1/8-inch pieces. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Blanch carrots until they start to soften but are still firm, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; rinse under cold water; set aside.
• In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the blanched carrots, and toss in the butter to coat. Cook carrots until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

MICROWAVE HONEY & FENNEL-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Mash the butter in a bowl with the honey and fennel seeds. Cover and chill until needed. Can be prepared up to three days ahead.
• Trim the tops off the carrots and wash under cold running water, scrubbing them with a clean scourer to get rid of any dirt. Put the carrots in a large, microwave-proof bowl with 2 tsp water. Cover the carrots with a microwaveable plate or lid and heat on full power for 5-6 mins until just tender. Drain, then toss with the honey and fennel butter and parsley. Taste for seasoning and serve.

CARROTS WITH PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat carrots and broth to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until tender. Remove carrots from liquid; place in small bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Stir sugar and butter into liquid in saucepan until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into butter mixture in saucepan. Heat to boiling, about 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
• Pour butter mixture over carrots. Add parsley; toss.

HERB-BUTTERED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place carrots in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in garlic and herbs. Toss with carrots., Bake, covered, until carrots are tender, 50-60 minutes, stirring once.

GLAZED PARSLEY CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut the carrot into very thin slices. There should be about 4 cups. Place in a saucepan. Add salt, pepper, sugar, water, lemon juice and butter.
• Cover tightly. Cook over moderately high heat, shaking pan occasionally. Cook about 7 minutes until carrots are tender, the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are lightly glazed. Take care they do not burn. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

GLAZED CARROTS IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a microwave resistant container that is large enough to hold all the carrots. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
• Cover and cook 5-8 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve, garnishing with more orange zest, if desired.