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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Steamed Red Potatoes and Orange-Scented Carrots

  • 3/4 lb red potatoes, cut in half
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb baby carrots
  • Grated rind and juice from 1/2 an orange
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 
  • 1 small clvoe of garlic, minced
Bring water to boil in sauce pan and arrange potatoes in a steamer basket above. Cover and steam 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain; toss with butter and salt and pepper. Combine carrots, orange rind and juice, broth, garlic, in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover and let simmer 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Makes 2 servings of each potatoes and carrots. 

Goes well with Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Arugula for a nice hearty meal! 

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