Dill Butter Baby Carrots
Delight your taste buds with the simple yet elegant flavors of Dill Butter Baby Carrots, a quick and easy side dish perfect for any occasion. Tender, naturally sweet baby carrots are gently steamed to perfection before being tossed in a velvety blend of melted unsalted butter and freshly chopped dill, creating an irresistible harmony of earthy and buttery goodness. A pinch of salt and black pepper adds the perfect finishing touch, elevating each bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and boasting fresh, wholesome ingredients, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even a vegetarian spread. Add a touch of vibrant color and fresh flavor to your table with this effortless side dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 milliliters water
Instructions
Place the baby carrots in a medium-sized saucepan and add the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and let the carrots steam for about 10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain any excess water from the pan and set the carrots aside temporarily.
Return the saucepan to the stove over low heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the melted butter, stirring to combine.
Return the cooked carrots to the pan and toss them gently in the dill butter to coat them evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper according to taste, stirring once more to distribute the seasoning.
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the dill butter baby carrots to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2172 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1658 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.
