Carrots in orange basil butter ( mw )

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumCarrot cut into juilenne
Strips
1tablespoonWater
1teaspoonButter Or Margarine
1pinchOrange Peel -- finely
Shredded
1pinchDried Basil -- Crushed
Snipped Parsley (Opt.)

Directions

Place the carrot strips in a 10-ounce casserole. Sprinkle with water.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 to 1½ minutes or just till the carrot strips are crisp-tender. Let stand, covered, while preparing butter mixture. For butter mixture, in a custard cup combine butter or margarine, orange peel, and basil. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 15 to 30 seconds or till the butter or margarine is melted. Drain carrot strips. Drizzle butter mixture over carrot strips. Garnish with snipped parsley, if desired.

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From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 03-26-95 (159) Fido: Cooking