Side dishe for 4

Microwave Carrots

Name: Microwave Carrots
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large carrots; 4 tbsp water; 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter; salt (optional); black pepper (optional); 1 sprig fresh thyme

$1.26for 410 minServes 4

Carrots steam in the microwave with water and thyme, then are finished with butter, salt, and pepper.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 0.8 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.8 lb	$0.85Typical price
	Butter, 0.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.26

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.32 per serving$1.26 for 4

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Ingredients

4 large carrots
4 tbsp water
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
salt (optional)
black pepper (optional)
1 sprig fresh thyme

Steps

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin, even slices.
Place the carrots, water, and thyme in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish.
Cover the dish and microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes until the carrots are tender.
Remove the thyme, drain any extra water, and stir in the butter, salt, and pepper.