Basil Butter Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Basil Butter Carrots—tender, sweet carrots tossed in a luscious garlic-infused butter and finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect addition to weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. A simple combination of fresh ingredients, such as aromatic garlic and bright, herbaceous basil, transforms ordinary carrots into a vibrant, flavorful side dish that's sure to impress. Whether served alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a vegetarian spread, these buttery carrots strike the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into even-sized sticks or rounds, about 1/4 inch thick for uniform cooking.
Finely chop the basil leaves and set aside. Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a medium saucepan, add water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the cooked carrots to the saucepan and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic-butter mixture.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the carrots, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until the carrots are well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the Basil Butter Carrots to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy them warm as a delightful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1539 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
