Herb-buttered baby carrots

• butter↗80g g

  softened

• finely chopped tarragon1 tbsp tbsp
• finely chopped parsley1½ tbsp tbsp
• wholegrain mustard↗½ tbsp tbsp
• baby carrots↗1kg kg

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mash the butter in a bowl with the tarragon, parsley and mustard, as well as some seasoning. Cover and chill until needed. Can be made up to three days ahead.

2. 2

   Trim the long green tops off the carrots and wash under cold running water, scrubbing them with a clean scourer to get rid of any dirt. Halve the carrots lengthways so they're all the same size, and put in a large, microwave-proof bowl with 3 tbsp water. Cover the carrots with a microwaveable plate or lid and heat on full power for 8-10 mins until just tender. Drain, then toss with the herby butter and serve straightaway.