Scale it up: Flavoured butters freeze well, so make a bigger batch if you can. Roll the butter into a log before wrapping and freezing; you can then slice off frozen portions as needed. You can also keep a bigger batch of toasted seeds in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to sprinkle on salads, cereal, pasta and more.
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Steamed carrots with spring onion and chive butter
Take classic steamed carrots to the next level with a flavoured butter and toasted seeds. Here why we love this easy yet elevated side dish… The butter: Flavoured butters are an easy way to add instant panache and flavour to steamed veg. This punchy spring onion and chive butter complements the sweetness of the carrots. Quick and easy: Savoury, sweet, buttery and crunchy, this dish comes together in a flash because of the way you slice the carrots. Steam them for 10 minutes for al dente carrots. Make ahead: The butter and seed mix can be made weeks in advance (freeze the butter and keep the seeds in a jar), so all you have to do on the day is steam some carrots. Easy! Browse more delicious make-ahead Easter sides.
FreezableGluten-freeVegetarian
Serves4-6 as a side
Hands-on5 min
Oven14 min
DifficultyEasy
Method
Set up a steamer basket. Add the sliced carrots and steam for 10 minutes for al dente (still with bite),or 14 minutes if you prefer them softer.
Meanwhile, mix the softened butter with the chopped spring onions, chopped herbs and plenty of salt and pepper.
Toast the seeds in a hot dry pan until they’re popping and turning golden. Toss the hot carrots in a bowl with the butter until well coated. Tip into a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted seeds.
Nutrition
| Calories | 75kcals |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.2g (2.1g saturated) |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6g (6g sugars) |
| Fibre | 3.6g |
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