Lemon Basil Carrots Recipe
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Lemon Basil Carrots

By: Donna Smith 
"I discovered that the subtle taste of lemon really enhances the flavor of carrots. This recipe is a winner! Garnished with basil, these sweet, tender carrots add color to any main course. -Donna Smith, Fairport, New York"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter; stir in lemon juice, garlic salt if desired, basil and pepper. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by HealthyFoodieSLT   view full review
These were a great change from just steamed carrots, however I would suggest steaming the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by JUMAHA   view full review
Yum, this recipe was delicious! I was looking for a new twist on carrots, and this was it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by Yvonne   view full review
Great variation on the plain old carrot. Thanks for sharing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were very good! I admit, I did use rosemary instead of basil, but the concept was great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2011 by Jenski Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The lemon taste with the carrots did not work for us at all.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by bakinggirl5   view full review
This was absolutely delicious!! I made it for dinner tonight and got rave reviews from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by MPEPLIN   view full review
Really tasty! We used Smart Balance spread to make it healthier and purple basil for an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by Josie A   view full review
Simple & yummy. I doubled the sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by NCSU4GANNE   view full review
This is my favorite way to prepare carrots. YUM!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by lynnshamrock   view full review
We weren't too crazy about this recipe. The lemon juice made it a little too sour I think. I...

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