Carrot Ribbons with Rosemary Butter Sauce Recipe
This delightful Carrot Ribbons with Rosemary Butter Sauce recipe features tender carrot ribbons steamed to perfection and tossed in a fragrant rosemary-infused butter sauce. It’s a simple, elegant side dish that combines fresh herbs with the natural sweetness of carrots for a savory complement to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Ribbons
- 3–4 large, straight carrots (to make about 2 cups of carrot ribbons)
Rosemary Butter Sauce
- 1 Tbsp ghee or butter
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced (or ¼ tsp dried rosemary, crushed)
- ½ tsp fresh parsley, minced (or ¼ tsp dried parsley flakes)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Create Carrot Ribbons: Thoroughly wash the carrots. Lay one carrot flat on a cutting board and use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons along the length of the carrot. Rotate the carrot as needed and continue peeling until it becomes too thin to peel. Repeat this process with all carrots until you have about 2 heaping cups of carrot ribbons. Extra ribbons can be saved for salads.
- Steam the Carrot Ribbons: Fill a saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a boil. Place the carrot ribbons in a steamer basket or metal colander and position it over the boiling water. Cover the saucepan and steam the ribbons for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Due to their thinness, the steaming process is quick to preserve texture and prevent mashing.
- Prepare Rosemary Butter Sauce and Toss: While steaming, combine the ghee or butter, minced rosemary, parsley, and salt in a small bowl. Once steaming is complete, immediately transfer the hot carrot ribbons into the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the rosemary butter sauce.
- Serve: Serve the carrot ribbons immediately while warm as a flavorful and elegant side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs work well as a substitute.
- Do not over-steam the ribbons to avoid a mushy texture.
- Extra carrot ribbons are perfect for salads or as a crunchy snack.
- Ghee or unsalted butter can be used interchangeably depending on preference.
Keywords: carrot ribbons, steamed carrots, rosemary butter sauce, easy side dish, healthy vegetable recipe
