Name: Sauteed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; pinch sea salt; fresh herbs

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Sauteed Carrots

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Ingredients

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Sauteed Carrots

1 lb carrots

2 tablespoons olive oilor avocado oil

pinch sea salt

fresh herbschopped

Instructions

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Instructions

First, wash and scrub carrots. Dry completely. Slice them diagonally into ¼ inch slices.

Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place sliced carrots into pan. Place lid on pan.

Allow carrots to cook for 5 minutes without touching the lid. Then, remove lid and stir carrots gently.

Cook for another 3 minutes. Then remove lid and stir again. Add sea salt to the carrots.

Finally, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove lid. Once carrots are fork tender, remove from heat.

Lastly, serve with fresh herbs.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Carrots Uniformly 🔪
Slice carrots into even-sized pieces (about ¼-inch thick) so they cook at the same rate and achieve that perfect tender-inside, crispy-outside texture simultaneously.
Dry Your Carrots First 💧
Pat carrots thoroughly dry with paper towels before sautéing to ensure proper browning and prevent steaming, which creates that coveted caramelized exterior.
Don't Overcrowd the Pan 🍳
Arrange carrots in a single layer with space between pieces; overcrowding traps steam and prevents the crispy exterior from developing properly.
Fresh Herbs at the End 🌿
Toss in fresh herbs during the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve their vibrant flavors and aromatic oils rather than allowing them to cook away.
High-Quality Olive Oil Matters 🫒
Use premium extra-virgin olive oil with a higher smoke point or a light olive oil to prevent burning while achieving better flavor and that restaurant-quality finish.