Name: Lemon Soy Carrots
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 4 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into bits

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes use of the microwave oven.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

4 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into bits

Preparation

In a 9-inch microwave-safe baking dish stir together the carrots, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the sugar, and 1/4 cup water and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender. Add the butter and pepper to taste and toss the mixture until the butter is melted.

TagsCarrot Root Vegetable Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Side Dinner Vegetarian Nut Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Microwave Gourmet

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