Whole30 Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with this Whole30 Perfectly Steamed Baby Carrots recipe—a simple yet flavorful addition to any meal. These tender, nutrient-packed carrots are steamed to perfection in just 10 minutes, preserving their vibrant color and natural sweetness. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper, and a pop of freshness from finely chopped parsley, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for Whole30 followers and anyone seeking healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free sides, these carrots pair beautifully with roasted proteins or as a light standalone snack. Quick to prepare and irresistibly satisfying, this recipe will become a staple in your meal rotation!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 500 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the baby carrots under cold water and drain them in a colander.
Step 2
Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 500 milliliters of water and place a steaming basket inside the saucepan.
Step 3
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once the water is boiling, place the washed baby carrots into the steaming basket in an even layer.
Step 5
Cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium, ensuring the water continues to boil gently to generate steam.
Step 6
Steam the carrots for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7
While the carrots are steaming, finely chop the fresh parsley.
Step 8
Once the carrots are done, remove them from the steaming basket and transfer them to a serving bowl.
Step 9
Drizzle the steamed carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Step 10
Toss gently to coat the carrots evenly with the seasoning.
Step 11
Serve immediately as a wholesome side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1031.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 455.5 |
| Total Fat 28.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2162.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.0g | |
| Protein 5.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 213.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1685.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories