Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　Makes use of the microwave oven.

Ingredients

　　4 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into bits

　　In a 9-inch microwave-safe baking dish stir together the carrots, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the sugar, and 1/4 cup water and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender. Add the butter and pepper to taste and toss the mixture until the butter is melted.