Sauteed Baby Carrots
Transform your side dish game with these buttery, garlicky sautéed baby carrots—an easy and elegant recipe perfect for any occasion. Tender baby carrots are cooked to perfection in a luscious blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, then infused with the bold flavors of freshly minced garlic, parsley, and a bright splash of lemon juice. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this quick and flavorful dish makes a vibrant, nutrient-rich companion to roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian mains. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply sprucing up a weeknight meal, these sautéed baby carrots are a surefire way to impress your taste buds. Keywords: sautéed baby carrots, easy side dish, garlicky carrots, buttery vegetables recipe, quick vegetable dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the baby carrots thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and begins to sizzle.
Add the baby carrots to the pan and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and develop a slight golden color.
Sprinkle in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Continue to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the carrots and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Toss everything together to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*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.
