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Simple Sautéed Carrots
Simple sautéed carrots are gently caramelized with garlic and fresh herbs. An easy GF, vegan side dish perfect for family dinners, dinner parties, and holidays that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound of carrots
- ¼ cup of water
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh dill minced
Instructions
- Slice the carrots into rounds about ¼-inch thick.
- Place the carrots in a large pan with a lid. Add ¼ cup of water, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover with the lid, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, add the oil, and gently mix. Bring up the heat, boil, and allow it to cook uncovered until all of the water evaporates and the oil remains. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until some of the carrots at the bottom are beginning to lightly brown. Continue to cook until soft.
- Serve and sprinkle the fresh dill.
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Notes
- Use the best carrots: Medium-large carrots work best; firm and vibrant, with no soft/wrinkled spots and a crisp ‘snap’ (no bendy/rubbery texture).
- Cut even-sized pieces: So they cook uniformly.
- For the best caramelization: Don’t stir the carrots too much after the water has evaporated to provide time for the carrots to brown.
- Adjust the cooking time: Cook them slightly less/more based on how tender you prefer the carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
18960IU
(379%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 18960IU | 379% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.