Steaming carrots can help retain their water-soluble vitamins as boiling vegetables in water can cause nutrients to leach out. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which helps maintain vision. One carrot provides more than 200% of your daily value for Vitamin A.
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound baby carrots with tops, peeled
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Prepare garlic; let stand 10 minutes. Steam carrots, covered, 10 minutes or until tender. Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in carrots, cilantro, and remaining ingredients.
Recipe available at: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/steamed-carrots-with-garlic-ginger-butter
