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Steamed carrots in a white serving dish, garnished with fresh parsley, with salt and pepper shakers nearby.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel the carrots and slice them into even pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
    Ingredients for steamed carrots: sliced carrots, fresh parsley, butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and place a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil, then add the carrots to the basket. Cover and steam for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how thick you sliced the carrots. Remove the carrots once they are tender.
    Sliced carrots in a steamer basket, ready for steaming.
  • Once the carrots are steamed, put them in a bowl and coat them with the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with parsley on top.
    Steamed Carrots

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 112mg (5%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.