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Steamed Carrots and Mint

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Carrots are gently infused with a sweet, minty flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 large fresh mint sprigs plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 pound baby carrots with some green tops attached, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Place mint sprigs in bottom of large saucepan; place steamer rack in pan. Add just enough water to touch bottom of steamer rack; place carrots on rack. Cover pan and steam over high heat until carrots are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Transfer carrots to bowl; toss with butter and chopped mint. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper and serve.

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