Littlemafia's Creamy Carrots

Elevate your side dish game with Littlemafia's Creamy Carrots, a luscious blend of tender carrots bathed in a rich garlic-butter cream sauce and infused with fresh thyme. This easy yet elegant recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with savory notes of Parmesan cheese and a hint of aromatic garlic, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Simmered to perfection and beautifully garnished with chopped parsley, these creamy carrots are ready in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Perfect for anyone seeking a flavorful and comforting vegetable side dish, this recipe is a delightful way to transform humble carrots into a gourmet masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 30 grams parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
• 200 ml water
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into even-sized sticks or rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Add the carrots to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic butter.

Step 5

Pour in the water and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing most of the water to evaporate.

Step 8

Lower the heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves.

Step 9

Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the carrots.

Step 10

Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the carrots and stir until fully incorporated and melted.

Step 11

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 12

Transfer the creamy carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(921.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045.8

Total Fat 83.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 236mg	0%
Sodium 2042.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 526.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 1661.2mg	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: 73.4%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 20.0%