Place the carrot strips in a 10-ounce casserole. Sprinkle with water.
Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or just
till the carrot strips are crisp-tender. Let stand, covered, while
preparing butter mixture. For butter mixture, in a custard cup
combine butter or margarine, orange peel, and basil. Micro-cook,
uncovered, on 100% power for 15 to 30 seconds or till the butter or
margarine is melted. Drain carrot strips. Drizzle butter mixture
over carrot strips. Garnish with snipped parsley, if desired.