Sauteed Carrots
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Sauteed Carrots
Description
The Sauteed Carrots recipe calls for peeling and slicing about 1 1/2 pounds of carrots into thin diagonal pieces. The carrots are cooked in a covered pan with water, salt, and pepper until just tender. Then, butter and olive oil are added to sauté the carrots for a short time, allowing the water to evaporate and develop a lightly coated, glistening texture. Finely chopped fresh parsley is tossed in at the end to provide an herbal note.
This preparation produces carrots that retain a tender but firm bite, with gentle seasoning and a buttery finish. The balanced cooking method enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots without adding heavy sauce or spices.
These carrots make an uncomplicated, complementary side for various meals. The recipe suggests seasoning to taste before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrot about 4 cups
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- parsley chopped, for garnish, freshly
Instructions
- Peel the carrots, then cut them diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place the carrots, water, salt, and pepper in a large skillet or saute pan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook for 7-8 minutes until the carrots are just cooked through.
- Add the butter and oil and saute for 1 minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated.
- Remove from heat and toss with the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover sautéed carrots in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 28505IU | 570% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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