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Zucchini and Carrots with Fresh Herbs

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh or ¼ tsp dried dill weed
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Make it step by step

  1. Place a steamer basket in ½ inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket).
  2. Place carrots in the basket.
  3. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
  4. Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
  6. Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  7. Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  8. Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.

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