Whole30 Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Whole30 Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots. Featuring tender, vibrant baby carrots steamed to perfection in just 10 minutes, this wholesome dish is the ideal addition to your clean-eating routine. Drizzled with rich olive oil and enlivened by fresh parsley, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a dash of black pepper, these carrots boast both natural sweetness and savory depth. Perfect for meal prep or serving alongside your favorite Whole30 entrées, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. With minimal prep required, it’s the ultimate go-to for a quick and healthy side dish that fits seamlessly into any Whole30 meal plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 500 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby carrots under cold water and drain them in a colander.
Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 500 milliliters of water and place a steaming basket inside the saucepan.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, place the washed baby carrots into the steaming basket in an even layer.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium, ensuring the water continues to boil gently to generate steam.
Steam the carrots for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the carrots are steaming, finely chop the fresh parsley.
Once the carrots are done, remove them from the steaming basket and transfer them to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the steamed carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Toss gently to coat the carrots evenly with the seasoning.
Serve immediately as a wholesome side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2163 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1686 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.
