Baby Carrots with Lemon Butter

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Looking for a simple and delicious side dish? Look no further than this Baby Carrots with Lemon Butter recipe. These tender and sweet baby carrots are cooked to perfection and then tossed in a tangy lemon butter sauce. The combination of the natural sweetness of the carrots and the bright acidity of the lemon creates a refreshing and flavorful dish that is sure to please. Serve these carrots as a side to any main course or enjoy them on their own for a healthy snack.

Keywords: baby carrots, lemon butter, side dish, tangy, refreshing.

Baby carrots with lemon butter recipe details

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Beginning cooks, come get your veggies! You can make this insanely simple side dish in the microwave.
Ready in: 11 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound fresh baby carrots
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 6 mins

1. Set carrots in a glass bowl and drizzle with water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for about 5 minutes, until fork-tender. Pour off water.
2. Stir butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds to melt the butter, stir again, and toss with the carrots. Serve.