Quick Steamed Carrots
Transform your mealtime routine with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Quick Steamed Carrots, a perfect healthy side dish ready in under 15 minutes. Using just a handful of ingredients, including fresh carrots and optional butter and parsley, this recipe is all about letting the natural sweetness of the carrots shine through. Steamed to tender perfection in minutes, these vibrant vegetables retain their nutrients, color, and a delightful crunch. Customize with a sprinkle of salt and pepper or add a touch of butter for richness. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a nutritious addition to your holiday table, these steamed carrots are as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Slice them into even-sized rounds, about 1/4-inch thick, or into sticks, depending on your preference.
In a medium-sized pot, add 1 cup of water and insert a steamer basket. Make sure the water level is below the bottom of the steamer basket.
Place the sliced carrots into the steamer basket and cover the pot with a lid.
Set the pot on medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Steam the carrots for 7-8 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly firm when pierced with a fork.
Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot and transfer the steamed carrots to a serving dish.
If desired, toss the hot carrots with butter, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley for added flavor.
Serve immediately as a nutritious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 782 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*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.
