Baby carrots with lemon and parsley is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy side dish or snack. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the carrots, while the parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous note. This recipe is also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time. So if you're looking for a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables, this recipe is for you!
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ROASTED CARROTS WITH LEMON
Roast split carrots with lemon slices and fresh rosemary for a flavorful side dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Halve each carrot lengthwise. Toss on a rimmed baking sheet with the oil, lemon slices, rosemary and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
GLAZED PARSLEY CARROTS
This is a French classic, carrots Vichy, or glazed carrots. The idea is simply to cook the carrots with some sugar, water, lemon juice and butter until they are tender and glazed with the melted sugar. Care must be taken to avoid overcooking and burning the sugar mixture.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the carrot into very thin slices. There should be about 4 cups. Place in a saucepan. Add salt, pepper, sugar, water, lemon juice and butter.
- Cover tightly. Cook over moderately high heat, shaking pan occasionally. Cook about 7 minutes until carrots are tender, the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are lightly glazed. Take care they do not burn. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON & PARSLEY BABY CARROTS
A creamy sauce made with Neufchatel, lemon zest and fresh parsley make a delicious dressing for baby carrots.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring carrots and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat; cover. Cook 6 to 8 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender. Use slotted spoon to transfer carrots to bowl; reserve water in pan.
- Return water to boil; cook 6 to 8 min. or until water is reduced by half. Add broth, Neufchatel and zest; stir. Simmer on low heat 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley.
- Add carrots; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 4 g
CREAMY LEMON AND PARSLEY BABY CARROTS
If you love sweet, tender baby carrots, just wait 'til you've tried them with a creamy lemon-herb sauce. Best part? It's ready in just 15 minutes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place carrots in microwaveable bowl. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring after 4 min.
- Meanwhile, heat broth in small saucepan. Add reduced-fat cream cheese; cook 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in parsley and zest.
- Drain carrots. Serve topped with cream cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
CARROTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER
THIS simple dish has a surprise in flavor with the touch of lemon and a fresh taste with the addition of parsley. The great color makes any entree pleasing to the eye.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set carrots aside., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and salt. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BABY CARROTS WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY
An extrememly quick and easy way to fix carrots. The tartness of the lemon blends well with the sweetness of the carrots. I got this from A Recipe of The Day.
Provided by Junebug
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put carrots in pan and cover with water.
- Add the sugar and cook just til soft.
- Drain& return to the pan.
- Stir in butter, lemon juice and parsley.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
PARSLEYED BABY CARROTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings or more
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel carrots and leave some green leaves. Place them in a small saucepan and add water to cover and salt. Simmer 8 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Melt butter in the same saucepan and add carrots, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper and parsley. Toss and blend well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 114 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON-HONEY BABY CARROTS
Give a fresh twist to carrots with an easy-to-make lemon-honey glaze.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring baby carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger. Increase heat to medium-high, then stir in carrots until well coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze is thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 173.2 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
BABY POTATOES WITH PARSLEY AND LEMON BUTTER
Categories Citrus Herb Potato Side Winter Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, 4 tablespoons parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are heated through and beginning to brown, tossing often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley and serve.
BUTTERED CARROTS WITH PARSLEY
Serve these rich and flavorful carrots with our Salt-Roasted Red Snapper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the carrots into 3-by-1/2-by-1/8-inch pieces. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Blanch carrots until they start to soften but are still firm, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the blanched carrots, and toss in the butter to coat. Cook carrots until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.
PARMESAN CRUSTED BABY CARROTS
A simple and delicious way to create a carrot side-dish.
Provided by Becky Taylor
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Wait 30 seconds before stirring into carrots. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 112.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS
These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Drain carrots; add butter mixture and toss gently. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for baby carrots that are uniform in size and have a smooth, unblemished surface.
- Wash the carrots thoroughly: Scrub the carrots under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Trim the carrots: Cut off the tops of the carrots and peel them if desired.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you make clean, even cuts.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the carrots, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Season to taste: Taste the carrots before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
Baby carrots with lemon and parsley is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. The bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the carrots, and the parsley adds a touch of freshness. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give baby carrots with lemon and parsley a try.
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