Carrots Cooked with Bacon Carottes Au Lard

Transform your humble carrots into a showstopping side dish with this French-inspired recipe for Carrots Cooked with Bacon (Carottes au Lard). Tender rounds of carrots are simmered in a rich combination of butter, crispy bacon, garlic, and savory stock, allowing them to absorb layers of mouthwatering flavor. A touch of fresh thyme adds earthy herbaceous notes, while caramelized onions elevate the dish to a new level of decadence. Perfectly balanced with a garnish of parsley for freshness, this versatile side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a comforting, easy-to-make dish that brings gourmet simplicity to your dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 150 grams bacon (thick-cut strips)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 250 milliliters chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and trim the carrots, then slice them into rounds about 0.5 cm thick.

Step 2

Dice the bacon into small pieces (about 1 cm wide).

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 4

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced bacon to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 7

Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter and bacon fat mixture.

Step 9

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and tuck the thyme sprigs (if using) among the carrots. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.

Step 11

Uncover the skillet, return the cooked bacon to the pan, and stir everything together. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 12

Remove and discard the thyme sprigs if used. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (if desired) before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm as a side dish to roasted meats, poultry, or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1059.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1160.9

Total Fat 78.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 174.5mg	0%
Sodium 6249.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 53.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229.0mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 2254.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 21.6%