Sauteed Carrots with Sage Cooking Light
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant sautéed carrots infused with the earthy aroma of fresh sage. This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of tender carrots with a luxurious buttery sage sauce, balanced perfectly with a hint of salt and pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Cooking Light-inspired dish relies on simple yet flavorful ingredients like olive oil, fresh sage leaves, and a splash of water to achieve perfectly tender carrots without overpowering their natural flavor. Perfect as a light yet elegant accompaniment to dinners or holiday spreads, these sautéed carrots are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and delightful texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the carrots and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sage leaves to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sage to infuse its flavor into the carrots.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, salt, pepper, and water to the skillet.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the carrots steam for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional minute to evaporate any remaining liquid, stirring gently to coat the carrots in the buttery sage sauce.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 130 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.
