Carrots with Chive Cream
Transform your everyday side dish into a showstopper with these luscious Carrots with Chive Cream. Tender, perfectly cooked carrots are bathed in a rich and velvety cream sauce infused with fragrant fresh chives, a hint of zesty lemon, and a touch of black pepper for balance. This easy yet elegant recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect accompaniment for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The subtle sweetness of the carrots pairs beautifully with the creamy, herbaceous sauce, creating a side dish that feels both comforting and refined. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh chives for an added pop of color and flavor. Whether you’re hosting or treating yourself, this recipe elevates the humble carrot to new levels of deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized carrots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Peel the carrots and trim the tops and ends. Slice the carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the salt and the carrot slices. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the carrots are tender but still have a slight bite. Drain and set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the heavy cream and stir gently. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Add the chopped fresh chives, black pepper, and lemon zest to the cream sauce. Stir to combine and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Carefully fold the cooked carrots into the cream sauce. Stir gently to coat the carrots evenly with the chive cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the carrots with chive cream to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.0 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.1 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*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.
