Steamed Vegetables With Chile Lime Butter

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped serrano pepper or jalapeno chile
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup fresh cauliflower floret
• 1 cup fresh sliced carrot

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook/stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place steamer basket in large saucepan. Add 1 c water; bring to a boil. Add vegetables to basket; cook 4-5 minutes or until crisp tender.

3. 3

   To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl and toss gently with butter mixture.