HONEYED CARROTS WITH CITRUS-BASIL GREMOLATA

Honeyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata image

I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic and pepper flakes if desired; set aside., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Combine the honey, oil, salt and pepper; stir into carrots., Transfer carrots to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.