Sauteed Baby Carrots Recipe

Elevate your side dish game with this incredibly easy and flavorful sauteed baby carrot recipe! Adapted from a favorite Oprah magazine recipe, these tender-crisp carrots, glistening with a sweet honey-butter glaze, are the perfect complement to roast chicken, poultry, or any protein. Ready in under 25 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 81.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Sauteed Baby Carrots

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How to Make Sauteed Baby Carrots

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of water in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of baby carrots to the skillet. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened – about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the lid and cook, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes, or until the carrots are golden brown and slightly caramelized.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of honey. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Transfer the sauteed carrots to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sauteed Baby Carrots?

Sauteed Baby Carrots takes about 27 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sauteed Baby Carrots?

Sauteed Baby Carrots has approximately 81.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sauteed Baby Carrots?

The key ingredients for Sauteed Baby Carrots are Butter, Baby Carrots, Honey, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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