Whole30 Sauteed Carrots

Elevate your side dish game with these Whole30 Sautéed Carrots—a simple yet flavorful recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes! Tender carrot slices are delicately sautéed in olive oil with minced garlic, then seasoned with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper for a savory, herbaceous kick. A final flourish of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness to this vibrant dish. Perfectly complementing any Whole30 meal plan, these sautéed carrots are the ideal healthy side dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Full of wholesome ingredients and big on flavor, this recipe is proof that eating clean doesn’t have to mean sacrificing taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thin, even slices about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the olive oil.

Step 5

Saute the carrots for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the pan and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

Step 7

Sprinkle fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper over the carrots. Stir well to combine the flavors.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and cooked through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish to complement your Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(437.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	426.4

Total Fat 29.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1457.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151.8mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 1332.1mg	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: 59.4%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 36.7%