Simple Buttery Boiled Carrots
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Simple Buttery Boiled Carrots
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This recipe gently boils sliced carrots with salt and butter until tender. The result is soft, buttery carrots with a mild seasoned flavor. The straightforward preparation highlights the natural sweetness and smooth texture of the carrots, making it a quick and practical side dish.
Description
Simple Buttery Boiled Carrots requires just peeled and sliced carrots cooked in salted water with added butter. The carrots soften fully within 10 to 12 minutes of boiling over medium heat, absorbing the butter's richness and salt for a mild, creamy taste. The straightforward cooking preserves the carrot's natural sweetness while making them tender and easy to eat.
This side dish pairs well with a variety of main courses needing a mild vegetable component. It allows the carrots to remain the focus without added spices or sauces.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot peeled and sliced to 3/8 inch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place the carrots, salt, and butter in a medium-sized pot and add enough water to cover.
- Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
690mg
(29%)
Potassium
362mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
19030IU
(381%)
Vitamin C
6.7mg
(7%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 19030IU | 381% |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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