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Carrots Persillade

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Carrots Persillade

Carrots Persillade Photography by
Yvonne Duivenvoorden

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 68
pro 1 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 10 g
fibre 2 g
chol 9 mg
sodium 88 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 6
vit A 215
vit C 10
folate 8

Persillade, the classic French combination of parsley and garlic, is a simple way to enliven steamed fall vegetables, such as parsnips or boiled potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced peeled carrots, (about 1 lb/500 g)
  • Persillade:
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced (or 1 tbsp/15 mL minced onion)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 Pinch each salt and pepper

Preparation

Persillade: In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; fry garlic and shallot until softened, about 3 minutes.

Stir in parsley, salt and pepper; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling salted water, cook carrots until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes; drain and place in bowl. Add persillade and toss to coat.

Additional information :

Variation
Potatoes Persillade: Replace carrots with 1-1/2 lb (750 g) boiled new potatoes, halved.

Tip: If your kids love baby carrots, use 1 bag (12 oz/375 g) fresh and cook for 5 minutes.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2004

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