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Carrots with Lemon Butter

Name: Carrots with Lemon Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh baby carrots; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

This fresh, colorful side perks up just about any main dish. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; cook on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour over carrots and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 91 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

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