7 Minute Steamed Carrots with Herbs
Brighten up your table with these quick and healthy 7-Minute Steamed Carrots with Herbs! This simple yet flavorful side dish features tender, diagonally sliced carrots steamed to perfection in just minutes, then tossed with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, fragrant thyme, and a hint of seasoning for an herby finish. Ready in under 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or an effortless addition to your holiday meal prep. The light steaming process preserves the carrots' natural sweetness and vibrant color while maintaining a satisfying bite. Perfect as a wholesome side dish for roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains, these herbed carrots are as delicious as they are nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 1 lb) Carrots
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add 1 cup of water and insert a steamer basket over the water. Make sure the water level is below the basket.
Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add the sliced carrots to the steamer basket.
Cover the pan with a lid and steam the carrots for 7 minutes, or until they are tender but still have a slight bite.
While the carrots are steaming, chop the parsley and strip the thyme leaves from their stems.
Once the carrots are done, remove them from the steamer basket and transfer them to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the warm carrots and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, parsley, and thyme. Toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately as a side dish to your favorite main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2444 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.2 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 635 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 5885 mg | 125% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
