QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL

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A quick different way with carrots. You can use other herbs if you like in place of the basil. I have used both fresh garlic and crushed from a jar with little difference.

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

500 g carrots (sliced diagonally)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves (sliced thinly or 1 teasp crushed garlic from a jar)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (thinly sliced or chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
  • Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
  • Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
  • Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • Serve hot.

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