Savory Matchstick Carrots
Source of Recipe
CD Kitchen
List of Ingredients
1/2 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 small turnip, cut into julienne strips*
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into chunks
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
Green onion tops and edible flowers, such as violets, for garnish
*Or, substitute two extra carrots for turnip.
Recipe
Place carrot and turnip strips in medium saucepan. Add water; cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
Drain vegetables in colander. Melt butter over medium heat in same saucepan; stir in thyme, salt and pepper. Add carrots; toss gently to coat. Transfer carrot mixture to warm serving dish. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
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