Description
These perfect boiled carrots are tender and sweet, enhanced by olive oil or butter and chives, making them a delightful healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots (or 2 1/2 cups sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chives (or minced green onion tops)
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil.
- Peel and slice the carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
- Add the sliced carrots to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Drain the carrots and mix them with olive oil (or butter), chives, and salt in the warm saucepan, ensuring even coating.
Notes
Use fresh, firm carrots for the best flavor.
You can substitute with baby carrots for convenience.
If desired, adjust the boiling time for softer carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg