Carrots Piedmontese

Elevate your side dish repertoire with Carrots Piedmontese, a rustic yet refined recipe inspired by the flavors of Northern Italy. Tender carrot rounds are gently simmered in a fragrant blend of garlic, butter, olive oil, and fresh herbs like thyme and bay leaf, then finished with a light vegetable stock reduction. The pièce de résistance? A generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and a pop of fresh parsley, creating a harmonious balance of earthy, savory, and herbaceous flavors. Perfect as an elegant side for roast meats or a standalone vegetarian appetizer, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it both weeknight-friendly and dinner-party worthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Carrots
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 120 milliliters Vegetable stock
• 30 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

Mince the garlic clove and finely chop the fresh parsley. Set aside for later.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and just golden.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the butter and oil mixture.

Step 6

Stir in the thyme sprigs and the bay leaf, and season the carrots with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the vegetable stock into the skillet, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 8

Simmer the carrots for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy and the liquid has mostly evaporated.

Step 9

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf, then transfer the cooked carrots to a serving dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the carrots while they’re still warm.

Step 11

Garnish with the chopped parsley for a fresh touch before serving.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a standalone appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844.1

Total Fat 65.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 96.4mg	0%
Sodium 2327.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 549.5mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1894.7mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 26.1%