These Italian Carrots offer a bright, fresh take on a classic vegetable side dish. By boiling whole carrots with garlic cloves, the vegetables absorb a subtle aromatic flavor while retaining their natural sweetness and crisp-tender texture. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper, creating a vibrant green contrast against the orange carrots. This recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, making it an ideal accompaniment for roasted meats, fish, or as part of a light vegan meal. It’s a perfect example of how simple ingredients, when treated with respect, can create a sophisticated and satisfying plate.
Italian Carrots
Description
These Italian Carrots offer a bright, fresh take on a classic vegetable side dish. By boiling whole carrots with garlic cloves, the vegetables absorb a subtle aromatic flavor while retaining their natural sweetness and crisp-tender texture. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper, creating a vibrant green contrast against the orange carrots. This recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, making it an ideal accompaniment for roasted meats, fish, or as part of a light vegan meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect example of how simple ingredients, when treated with respect, can create a sophisticated and satisfying plate.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the whole peeled carrots, garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan.
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Cover the contents with cold water.
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Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer.
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Simmer until the carrots are crisp yet tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes.
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Drain the carrots and discard the garlic cloves.
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Arrange the hot carrots on a serving platter.
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Sprinkle immediately with chopped parsley and black pepper to taste.
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Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 95.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4918.0mg205%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.5g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 3.7g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.