Quick Carrots with Garlic Basil
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Quick Carrots with Garlic Basil recipe—a perfect side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Tender carrot slices are sautéed in olive oil until lightly caramelized, infused with aromatic garlic, and finished with a burst of fresh basil for a fragrant, herbaceous twist. A splash of water ensures the carrots stay tender-crisp while maintaining their natural sweetness. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this easy recipe highlights the fresh, wholesome ingredients while keeping preparation stress-free. Serve this colorful dish alongside grilled chicken, roasted fish, or a hearty grain bowl for a nutritious and effortless addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots steam for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and stir in the salt, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the basil to wilt and the flavors to meld together.
Serve warm as a side dish or garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*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.
