Meals Matter

Lemon-Dill Carrots

Contributed By: aerofanstruck@foothill.net
Maureen B.

Ingredients

8 Medium-size carrots, scraped and diagonally sliced

1 tsp Cornstarch

1 tbsp Lemon juice

1/3 cup Water

1 tsp Margarine

1/2 tsp Dried dillweed

1/4 tsp Grated lemon rind

1/8 tsp Salt

Fresh dillweed sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Arrange carrot in vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover; steam 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer carrot to a serving bowl and keep warm.


2. Combine cornstarch and lemon juice in a small saucepan, stirring until smooth. Add water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.


3. Stir in margarine and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, until margarine melts.


4. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrots, and toss gently. Garnish with dillweed sprigs, if desired.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 32
Total Fat: .6g
Saturated Fat: .1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: .1g
Carbohydrates: 6.7g
Protein: .9g
Vitamin A: 17181 IU
Vitamin C: 7 mg
Calcium: 17 mg
Sodium: 79 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Fiber: 2g