Carrots and Water Chestnuts
Add a vibrant crunch to your table with this quick and flavorful Carrots and Water Chestnuts dish! Perfect as a side or light vegetarian option, this recipe combines tender carrot rounds with the crispness of sliced water chestnuts, all brought together in a luscious glaze of butter, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic garlic. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, it’s a fast and delicious way to elevate your weeknight meals. A sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish adds an optional nutty flair. Serve warm for a dish that’s as versatile as it is satisfying. Keywords: carrots and water chestnuts, easy vegetable side dish, soy sauce glaze, quick vegetarian recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 cup canned water chestnuts (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Drain the canned water chestnuts and set them aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them in butter and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften but still have a slight crunch.
Add the water chestnuts to the skillet and stir to combine with the carrots.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture over the carrots and water chestnuts.
Stir well to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the carrots to reach your desired level of tenderness.
Remove from heat and transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
