Carrots with spiced orange butter
Tasty oven roasted carrot side dish
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Lightly steamed, carrots become tender without losing their vibrant colour. We love them tossed with a spiced orange butter that's easy to make. Pro tip: Make double of the butter and freeze in little discs, ready to add as a flavour bomb to your New Zealand beef or lamb dinner anytime.
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1 bunch, washed baby carrots
1 bunch, leaves chopped parsley
1 small pinch cumin seeds
1 orange, finely grated orange zest
100g, softened butter
Method
Mix the parsley (saving a few leaves for garnish), cumin seeds, orange zest and butter in a food processor or by hand.
Place in the fridge for about 10 minutes
Steam or boil the carrots until cooked but firm (about 5 minutes), toss in a bowl with the parsley, cumin and orange butter and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Information per Serving (183g)
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, necessary for maintaining good eyesight, especially night vision, for growth and helping to fight infection. Parsnips are a food source of Vitamin K, important for blood clotting.
