STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

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This is an awesome vegetable side dish that has wonderful flavor. The taste is always a surprise from the "regular ole veggies" kind of flavor!

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 1/2 c, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped serrano peppers or 1 teaspoon jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflower floret
1 cup fresh sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook/stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Place steamer basket in large saucepan. Add 1 c water; bring to a boil. Add vegetables to basket; cook 4-5 minutes or until crisp tender.
  • To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl and toss gently with butter mixture.

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