Lemon Basil Carrots
Brighten up your table with these vibrant and flavorful Lemon Basil Carrots—a quick and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Tender carrot slices are simmered to perfection and bathed in a silky glaze of lemon juice, zest, and melted butter, creating a tangy yet subtly sweet flavor profile. Freshly chopped basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch that elevates this dish from simple to sophisticated. Ready in just 25 minutes, these caramelized carrots are a refreshing, colorful addition to weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Perfect for those seeking a zesty, herb-infused vegetable side that’s bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the carrots to the skillet, followed by the water. Cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but still have a slight bite.
While the carrots are cooking, finely chop the fresh basil leaves and set them aside.
Once the carrots are tender and the water has mostly evaporated, remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the carrots are evenly coated in the glaze and slightly caramelized.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped basil leaves.
Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
