Description
These sautéed carrots are a vibrant and tasty side dish featuring sweet flavors and tender textures. With simple ingredients, you can whip them up in under 30 minutes for a healthy, delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- Carrots (1 1/2 lbs)
- Water (1 1/2 cups)
- Butter (1/4 cup)
- Salt (3/4 teaspoon)
- Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Garlic (1 teaspoon minced)
- Fresh Herbs (1 tablespoon, such as parsley, dill, or chives)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the carrots into ½ inch thick slices.
- Boil 1 1/2 cups of water in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced carrots and ¾ teaspoon of salt, simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the carrots and lay them on a paper towel to dry.
- Melt ¼ cup of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the dried carrots to the melted butter, sprinkle with black pepper and garlic, and sauté for 5-8 minutes until golden and tender.
- Stir in fresh herbs just before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
Uniform carrot slices ensure consistent cooking.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for a golden finish.
Experiment with spices to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg