Sauteed Carrots
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Sauteed Carrots
Description
The Sauteed Carrots recipe starts with carrots washed, optionally peeled, and cut diagonally into thin slices about a quarter inch thick. Cooking begins with olive or avocado oil heated in a skillet over medium heat. The carrots are added and covered with a lid to trap steam, enhancing softening during the first five minutes without stirring. Afterwards, the lid is removed, and the carrots are gently stirred two more times during brief additional cooking to develop flavor without burning.
The salt is added towards the end to bring out natural sweetness, and the cooking continues until the carrots are fork tender but retain slight firmness. Fresh herbs chopped and added just before serving provide a lively aroma and freshness that complements the carrots’ gentle taste.
This technique preserves the carrots’ texture and concentrates their mild sweetness, suitable as a versatile side dish alongside a variety of main courses. Leftovers can be refrigerated and used within several days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- pinch salt sea salt
- fresh herbs to garnish, chopped
Instructions
- First, wash and scrub carrots. Dry completely. Slice them diagonally into ¼ inch slices.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place sliced carrots into pan. Place lid on pan.
- Allow carrots to cook for 5 minutes without touching the lid. Then, remove lid and stir carrots gently.
- Cook for another 3 minutes. Then remove lid and stir again. Add sea salt to the carrots.
- Finally, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove lid. Once carrots are fork tender, remove from heat.
- Lastly, serve with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Wash and dry carrots thoroughly before slicing diagonally for even cooking.
- Peeling carrots is optional based on preference.
- Keep the lid on during the initial cooking stage to allow steaming, then remove to develop slight browning.
- Stir carrots every few minutes after the initial covered cooking to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Check doneness by inserting a fork; carrots should be tender but not mushy.
- Store leftover sauteed carrots in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 18944IU | 379% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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