Carottes Vapeur
Elevate your dinner table with the classic French simplicity of **Carottes Vapeur**, a healthy and aromatic steamed carrot recipe perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients—fresh carrots, olive oil, black pepper, a hint of salt, and fragrant parsley—this dish highlights the natural sweetness of carrots while keeping things light and nutritious. Prepared using a steamer basket for optimal tenderness, these vibrant carrots are tossed in olive oil and herbs for a subtle yet sophisticated finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and served warm, this side dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or plant-based mains. Packed with flavor and brimming with nutrients, Carottes Vapeur is a must-try for those seeking easy, wholesome, and elegant dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Carrots
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into equal-sized pieces, approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place a steamer basket in the pot, ensuring that it is above the water level.
Add the carrot pieces to the steamer basket and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Steam the carrots for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the steamer basket from the pot and let the carrots sit for a minute to allow excess steam to escape.
Transfer the steamed carrots to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
Gently toss the carrots to evenly coat with the seasonings.
Serve the carottes vapeur warm as a healthy and delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1670 mg | 36% | |
*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.
