Honeyed Carrots And Zucchini Julienne Recipes

JULIENNE OF CARROTS IN HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler or food processor, shred carrots into long strands.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook carrots for 1-2 minutes or until barely tender.
• Drain and refresh under cold running water and drain again.
• In skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in honey and lemon juice and mix well.
• Add carrots.
• Stir and toss 2-3 minutes or until carrots are heated through and well coated.
• Season with pepper and nutmeg to taste.

JULIENNE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut into fine julienne. Place in a medium bowl.
• Put shallot, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly salt carrots, add vinaigrette and toss well. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pile the carrots onto a serving platter and sprinkle with chives.

HERBED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Begin by bringing water in a large pot to boil; reduce to a bubbling simmer.
• Place carrots in a steamer basket above the water, cover and steam for 3-5 minutes. You should be able to pierce the carrots with a fork but experience some resistance.
• Place the zucchini over the carrots; recover and steam an additional 3-5 minutes until you reach the desired doneness.
• Place the vegetables into a serving bowl and top with the butter, lemon juice, basil and garlic podwer. Toss until the flavors are well mixed.
• Serve immediately.

HERBED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place steamer basket; add 1/2 inch water to saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini; steam 4 to 6 minutes longer or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.

ZESTED CARROT ZUCCHINI JULIENNE

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or other hand-held slicer, cut carrot and zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch ribbons. Lay ribbons flat and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch julienne. In a non-stick skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté carrot, zucchini, and zests, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and season with salt and pepper.

HONEYED CARROTS

Steps:

• Steam or boil carrots in salted water for 10-15 minutes until they are tender-crisp and drain.
• Heat butter, honey and lemon juice in a heavy skillet for about 2 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring often.
• Add carrots; cook uncovered 4-7 minutes or until they are glazed, stirring frequently.

GLAZED JULIENNED CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. If desired, sprinkle with thyme.

GLAZED ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and carrots to the pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
• Add the zucchini to the pan and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, orange juice and sugar and cook for 1 minute more. Toss to coat all of the vegetables in the glaze. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives. Serve immediately.