Steamed carrots

Instructions

1. Peel and trim carrots. Halve the carrots lengthwise and place in a steamer basket. Set basket in saucepan over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover pan and steam until just tender when poked with the tip of a knife, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to plate; top with butter and toss until melted. Sprinkle with parsley or carrot tops, salt, and pepper.
2. Serving size: about 3 halves