Sauteed Carrots Recipe

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By: Becky HardinPosted: 10/6/23Updated: 10/6/23

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These Sauteed Carrots are a wonderful quick and easy vegetable side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond. A simple and vibrant dish to accompany your main holiday feast. Sauteed with scallions and thyme, these carrots are perfectly cooked every single time.

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What’s in this Sauteed Carrots Recipe?

How is your Thanksgiving and holiday menu planning going? If you are still on the hunt for a tasty side dish, then I’ve got the perfect treat for you! These carrots are fresh and vibrant, the perfect addition to any table!

Carrots: Peel, trim, and halve them lengthwise, and cut ¼-inch diagonally. Large carrots will need to be quartered lengthwise.
Scallions: Add a pop of color and a slight onion flavor.
Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the carrots.
Canola Oil: Helps the carrots cook without burning.
Garlic: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma.
Thyme: Adds a fresh and herbal flavor.
Chicken Broth: Adds moisture and a salty and umami flavor.
Salt + Pepper: Enhance the natural flavor of the carrots.

Pro Tip: Use an unsalted/low-sodium chicken broth for this recipe. If you use a salted stock, omit the salt.

Variations on Sautéed Carrots

You can add just about any fresh herbs to this dish to change the flavor. Sage, rosemary, and parsley are all great choices. You could also play up the sweetness of the carrots by adding some brown sugar or maple syrup, cinnamon, and ground ginger.

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What is the best cooking method for carrots?

You really can’t go wrong with any cooking method, but I prefer to roast or sauté them to add that delicious browning.

Are sauteed carrots healthy?

Yes! Sautéing is one of the healthiest ways to cook carrots, and carrots are full of vitamins and minerals.

Do you have to peel carrots before sauteing?

I personally like to peel my carrots, but you can wash and scrub the carrots well without peeling them if you prefer.

Should I boil carrots before frying?

There’s no need to boil these carrots before cooking them since we are cutting them into small enough pieces. If you boil them beforehand, they may turn out soggy or mushy.

What can I add to carrots for flavor?

I added scallions, garlic, and thyme, but any fresh herbs will work.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover sauteed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pan set over medium-low heat until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze sauteed carrots in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

These sauteed carrots are a great side for both weeknight meals and fancy holiday dinners. Try them with baked pesto salmon, beef tenderloin, instant pot turkey breast, or crispy chicken parmesan.

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Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 15 minutes minutes

Total: 25 minutes minutes

Serves4 people

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These sauteed carrots are cooked with scallions, thyme, and garlic for a flavorful side dish that your friends and family will love. It's so easy to make this vegetable dish and you can even prep them ahead of time to make your life that little bit easier!

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Ingredients

▢ 1 pound carrots
▢ 2 scallions
▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
▢ 2 tablespoons canola oil
▢ 1 clove garlic minced
▢ 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
▢ ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
▢ Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel, trim, and halve carrots lengthwise; cut ¼-inch diagonally. (Large carrots will need to be quartered lengthwise.) Carrots should be about the same size.
1 pound carrots
Trim scallions and thinly slice the light green and white parts diagonally.
2 scallions
Heat butter and oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons canola oil
Add carrots, onions, garlic, thyme leaves, and ½ cup chicken stock.
1 clove garlic, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Season with salt and pepper.
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
Reduce heat to lowest temperature, cover and cook 6-8 minutes or until carrots are fork-tender.
Uncover and cook until liquid is almost gone.
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Taste and, if needed, season with additional salt and pepper.

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Becky’s tips

Cut the carrots to similar sizes so that they cook evenly.
Take care not to overcook the carrots.
Use an unsalted chicken stock for this recipe, if you use a salted stock, omit the salt.
Serve immediately.

Storage:Store sauteed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) Sodium: 380mg (17%) Potassium: 416mg (12%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Vitamin A: 19227IU (385%) Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Candi

Posted on 1/19/2022

On step 4, maybe change it from onion to scallion? For every step in your recipe it said scallion so for a moment I got confused why it didn’t get added into the pan.

Becky Hardin

Posted on 1/20/2022

Reply to Candi

Thanks for sharing!

Alice

Posted on 4/4/2021

We really enjoyed this! Thank you for the recipe.

Becky Hardin

Posted on 4/9/2021

Reply to Alice

Thanks for stopping by, Alice!