Lemon-Basil Carrot Bundles
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Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 20
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      medium        carrots scraped
     1/4  cup           water
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      centiliter    garlic minced
   1      teaspoon      dried whole basil
     1/4  teaspoon      grated lemon rind
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   6                    green onions
   3                    lemons thinly sliced
 

Preparation:

Cut Carrots Into 80 (2 /1/4 Inch) Strips. Combine Carrots, Water, Lemon Juice, Sugar and Garlic in A Nonaluminum Saucepan; Cover. Cookover Medium Heat 6 To 8 Min. OR Until Carrots Are Crisp-Tender. Remove From Heat. Place Carrots in A Shall Bowl; Reserving Cooking Liquid in Saucepan. Add Basil, Lemon Rind and Oil To Cooking Liquid and Set Aside. Trim White Portion From Green Onions. Place Tops in A Large Boil. Add Boiling Water To Cover. Drain Immediately and Rinse Under Cold Water. Cut Tops Into 20 Narrow Strips. Gather 4 Carrot Strips Into A Bundle and Tie With Onion Strip. Repeat Procedure With Remainingcarrots and Onions Strips. Place Bundles in A Large Shallow Bowl. Pour Basil Mixture Over Bundles; Cover and Chill At Least 1 Hour. Remove Bundles From Liquid, Using A Slotted Spoon; Discard Liquid. Arrange Bundles On A Serving Platter Lined With Lemon Slices If Desired. Fat 0.3. Chol. 0.