Carrots in Cumin-Mustard Sauce

Submitted by mersaydees

"This is based on a recipe from Marian Burros' cookbook, 20 Minute Menus."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 11 ounces carrots, whole or 10 ounces carrots, ready-cut sliced, about 2 cups
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin

directions

1. Fill steamer with water and bring to a boil.
2. If using whole carrots, peel and slice them.
3. Place carrots in steamer over boiling water and steam about 7 minutes.
4. Combine butter, lemon juice, mustard, and cumin in serving dish and mix well.
5. When carrots are tender, drain and place in serving dish with butter mixture.
6. Toss well to coat.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[nemokitty]

Loved the cumin in this sauce. It added a nice taste to the carrots. I used baby carrots that I boiled instead of steamed and added more cumin. Delicious! Made for Zaar I Recommend Tag Game 2012.

 

[Karen Elizabeth]

These were nice, I rather agree about the sugar, just a touch would have been pleasant, otherwise,I did like these, and they're very simple. I scattered some cumin seeds on top, for serving, and added some coriander. Nice twist to carrots, thank you mersaydees! Made for ZWT8

 

[patti k.]

This is a simple dish with surprisingly subtle flavors. I think it would lend itself to lots of variations - more butter, maybe some cayenne or some brown sugar, depending on your preferences. Thanks for posting.

 

[I'mPat]

I scaled this back for 2 which was enough for 3 of us as a side with other dishes and all 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed, even wishing for some more. Thank you mersaydees and Karen Elizabeth for the recommendation, made for I Recommend tag game.

 

[cherij22]

I have never cooked with Cumin so I was not sure what to expect in flavor. The sauce was not to my liking. My husband liked it but kids did not. But i'm sure if you like the taste of Cumin you will love these. I love mustard so I thought they would be fine. Thanks for sharing.