Lemon-Basil Carrots

Name: Lemon-Basil Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; Dash pepper

THIS IS one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots—simple but flavorful. I devised this recipe since we always seem to have carrots on hand, and the dish has drawn quite a few compliments. Sometimes I'll make extra and add them to my "soup jar" in the freezer—they make a great addition to a batch of homemade soup! —Donna Smith Palisade, Colorado

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash pepper

Directions

Place carrots in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until butter is melted.