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Carrots with Pistachio-Herb Butter
Recipes
Carrots with Pistachio-Herb Butter
6 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh carrots
  • 1 lime, for zest/juice
  • ⅓ cup roasted pistachio kernels
  • ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley, leaves only
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water

Steps

    1. Peel carrots and slice into ½-inch slices; zest lime (½ teaspoon) and squeeze for juice (1 tablespoon). Place pistachios in food processor bowl; process until coarse (reserving 2 tablespoons).
    2. Add herbs and process until mixture is fine. Cut butter into small cubes. Add butter, cheese, zest, and juice; process until blended.
    3. Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 6–8 minutes or until tender, then drain excess liquid. Toss in butter mixture and place on serving platter. Sprinkle with reserved pistachios; serve.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carb 14g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g, Protein 4g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 480%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 6%