Minted Carrots with Pumpkin Seeds

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 medium-sized carrots peeled and cut in turned pieces
• 1/2 TBS fresh chopped parsley
• 1 TBS fresh chopped mint
• 1 TBS coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBS lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil to taste
• salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil in steamer with a tight fitting lid.
2. Steam carrots in basket until al denté (slightly crunchy inside).
3. Chop rest of ingredients and toss with carrots when done.

Healthy Cooking Tips:

Check doneness of your carrots by inserting the tip of a sharp knife into the center. You want them tender on the outside with a slight crispiness in the center.