Get the Recipe: Sauteed Carrots
These sauteed carrots are crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside. This quick and easy recipe is made entirely in one skillet. Great for a dinner side dish, appetizer or meal prep. Only 4 ingredients needed for this simple recipe!
Ingredients
Instructions
- First, wash and scrub carrots. Dry completely. Slice them diagonally into ¼ inch slices.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place sliced carrots into pan. Place lid on pan.
- Allow carrots to cook for 5 minutes without touching the lid. Then, remove lid and stir carrots gently.
- Cook for another 3 minutes. Then remove lid and stir again. Add sea salt to the carrots.
- Finally, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove lid. Once carrots are fork tender, remove from heat.
- Lastly, serve with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Completely wash and dry carrots.
- Peeling the carrots is optional.
- Slice carrots diagonally.
- Resist the urge to remove the lid from the skillet. This helps trap the steam and cook the carrots.
- Be sure to stir carrots every few minutes after the initial 5 minute cooking time. This prevents burning.
- Carrots are done when a fork is easily inserted.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 78mg, Potassium: 363mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 18944IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 0.4mg