Sauteed carrots
This sauteed carrots recipe only needs 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to complete! It’s such a foolproof, healthy side that pairs so well with lots of flavors, meats, and other sides. You can also make it your own with optional flavorings.
Servings: 4
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots (approx. 1 lb or 460 grams)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp water
- pinch of salt (optional)
- optional ingredients (like thyme, oregano, pepper, honey, etc)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots.
- Cut the carrots lengthwise in half. Cut each half lengthwise into half again.
- Cut the long quarters into ½-inch chunks.
- Add a saucepan to the stove on medium heat. Allow to heat up.
- Pour in the oil.
- Toss in the carrots chunks. Stir.
- Pour in the water
- Sprinkle the salt (and any optional ingredients) over the chunks.
- Cover the saucepan.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the cover.
- Stick the carrots with a fork. They should be soft.
- Turn off the heat.
- Serve warm.
