Heart-Healthy Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots
Delight in the vibrant simplicity of this Heart-Healthy Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots recipe, a quick and nutritious side dish packed with natural sweetness and a refreshing burst of flavor. Perfectly tender baby carrots are gently steamed to preserve their nutrients and paired with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an invigorating finish. Seasoned lightly with sea salt and black pepper, this recipe offers a harmonious balance of taste and health without compromising convenience—it’s ready in just 15 minutes! Ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to your favorite main dishes, these steamed carrots are a wholesome addition to any heart-smart meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 250 ml water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and rinse the baby carrots thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Fill a medium-sized pot with 250 ml of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place the baby carrots into a steamer basket, and then set the basket over the boiling water.
Cover the pot with a lid and steam the carrots for 8-10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the carrots are steaming, finely chop the fresh parsley.
Once cooked, remove the carrots from the steamer basket and place them in a serving bowl.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the carrots.
Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and the freshly chopped parsley.
Gently toss the carrots to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasonings.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy perfectly steamed baby carrots.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2153 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1659 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.
