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Carrots and Rutabagas with Lemon and Honey

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Carrots and Rutabagas with Lemon and HoneyMark Thomas

Lemon juice adds refreshing flavor to earthy root vegetables.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds rutabagas, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add lemon juice, honey, and peel. Bring to boil. Add vegetables; cook until glazed, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Mix in fresh chives.

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