Sugar-Free Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these Sugar-Free Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots—a simple yet flavorful recipe that lets the natural sweetness of baby carrots shine. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and minimal prep, this healthy, gluten-free dish is ready in only 15 minutes! Steamed to tender perfection, the carrots are lightly seasoned with olive oil, fresh parsley, and a pinch of black pepper, creating a vibrant and wholesome addition to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads, this recipe delivers a refined, sugar-free option that pairs beautifully with poultry, seafood, or vegetarian mains. Easy, nutritious, and packed with flavor, these steamed baby carrots will add a pop of color and freshness to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby carrots under cold water thoroughly to remove any dirt. If some carrots are exceptionally thicker than others, you can slice them in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add the salt to the water and stir until dissolved.
Place a steamer basket inside the saucepan, making sure it sits above the water level.
Add the baby carrots to the steamer basket, cover the saucepan with a lid, and steam for about 7-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender but not mushy. You can check the tenderness by piercing one with a fork.
Once steamed to your desired tenderness, carefully remove the steamer basket from the saucepan and transfer the carrots to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the warm carrots and toss gently to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and black pepper over the carrots and toss again to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sugar-free perfectly steamed baby carrots as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3352 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
