Carrot Ribbons in Rosemary Butter Sauce Recipe
This delicate Carrot Ribbons in Rosemary Butter Sauce recipe transforms simple carrots into an elegant side dish. Thinly peeled carrot ribbons are gently steamed until crisp-tender and then tossed in a fragrant rosemary butter sauce, making for a fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make 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: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Ribbons
- 3–4 large, straight carrots (to yield 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
- Prepare the Carrot Ribbons: Thoroughly wash the carrots. Lay one carrot flat on a cutting board and, using a vegetable peeler, peel along the length of the carrot to create thin ribbons. Rotate the carrot as needed and continue peeling until it becomes too thin. Repeat this process with all carrots to get about 2 heaping cups of carrot ribbons. These ribbons can also be enjoyed raw in a salad if you have extras.
- 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 inside the saucepan over the boiling water. Cover and steam the ribbons for approximately 3 minutes until they become crisp-tender. Be careful not to over-steam to avoid mushy carrots; the thin ribbons cook quickly compared to thicker spiralized noodles.
- Prepare the Rosemary Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ghee or butter, minced rosemary, minced parsley, and salt, mixing well to form a fragrant herb butter sauce.
- Toss and Serve: Once the carrots are steamed, transfer them to a serving bowl and immediately toss with the rosemary butter sauce to coat evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and tender texture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs when possible for a brighter flavor; dried herbs can be substituted if needed.
- If carrot ribbons remain after steaming, they can be used raw in salads for a crunchy texture.
- Steaming time may vary slightly depending on ribbon thickness, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Ghee can be substituted with unsalted butter for similar flavor and texture.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish, or can be served as a light vegetarian side.
Keywords: Carrot ribbons, rosemary butter sauce, steamed carrots, healthy side dish, quick vegetable recipe
