BUTTERY CARROTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Buttery Carrots and Brussels Sprouts image

-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 pound brussels sprouts, halved
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook carrots and brussels sprouts in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add ginger; cook for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.