Carrots are one of my favorite veggies. They keep forever in the fridge so I can always have some on hand. This simple recipe for steamed carrots with lemon-dill vinaigrette gives your boring carrots a really nice Dijon kick that isn’t overwhelming. It uses ingredients I usually have on hand (if you don’t have a fresh lemon, you can skip the zest, or use a bit of lemon pepper).
Also try my roasted carrots. They’re easy and delicious. For something a little different, my spicy cranberry glazed carrots are quite yummy too! But make these steamed carrots with lemon-dill vinaigrette first!
Steamed Carrots with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
This simple recipe for steamed carrots with lemon-dill vinaigrette gives your boring carrots a really nice Dijon kick that isn’t overwhelming.
Servings 12
Calories 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dill fresh, chopped, or 3 teaspoons dried, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 pounds carrots medium-sized
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon, red wine vinegar and honey.
- While still whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in the dill, salt and lemon zest.
- Steam carrots in a steam basket over a large pot of simmering water, about 8 minutes. Carrots should be somewhat tender but still have a bit of ‘bite’.
- Place carrots in a large bowl or pan and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss to coat and let set for 5 minutes to absorb the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18955IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.