Carrot Ribbons in Rosemary Butter Sauce Recipe
Delightfully tender carrot ribbons lightly steamed and tossed in a fragrant rosemary butter sauce. This simple yet elegant side dish highlights fresh herbs and buttery richness, perfect for a quick and healthy accompaniment 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
Vegetables
- 3–4 large, straight carrots (to make about 2 cups of carrot ribbons)
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced (or ¼ tsp dried rosemary, crushed)
- 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, minced (or ¼ tsp dried parsley flakes)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fat
- 1 Tbsp ghee or butter
Instructions
- Create Carrot Ribbons: Thoroughly wash the carrots. Lay one carrot flat on a cutting board and, using a vegetable peeler, peel along its length to create thin ribbons. Rotate the carrot as you peel to use the entire surface, stopping when the carrot becomes too thin to peel. Repeat with remaining carrots until you have about 2 heaping cups of carrot ribbons. If extra ribbons remain, they work well as a fresh salad addition.
- Steam the Carrots: 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 carrots for 3 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Avoid over-steaming to prevent the ribbons from turning mushy.
- Prepare Butter Sauce and Toss: While the carrots steam, combine the ghee or butter, minced rosemary, minced parsley, and salt in a small bowl. Once steaming is complete, add the steaming-hot carrot ribbons to the bowl and gently toss to coat them evenly with the aromatic rosemary butter sauce. Serve immediately to enjoy their delicate texture and vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Use a sharp vegetable peeler to create even, wide carrot ribbons for better texture and appearance.
- If dried herbs are used instead of fresh, crush them well to release their flavors.
- Steaming time is short to preserve the carrot’s crispness—adjust slightly if carrot ribbons are thicker.
- Extra carrot ribbons can be repurposed in salads or as a fresh garnish.
- Ghee can be substituted with unsalted butter for a milder flavor.
Keywords: carrot ribbons, rosemary butter sauce, steamed carrots, healthy side dish, easy vegetable recipe
