Best 14 Buttered Baby Carrots Recipes

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**Buttered Baby Carrots: A Simple Yet Flavorful Side Dish**

Buttered baby carrots are a classic side dish that is both simple to make and incredibly flavorful. Made with just a few ingredients, this dish is a great way to add a pop of color and sweetness to your meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight side or a festive dish for a special occasion, these buttery carrots are sure to impress. This article provides three variations of the classic buttered baby carrots recipe, each with its own unique twist. From a simple yet flavorful classic recipe to a honey-glazed version and a savory herb-roasted option, there's a recipe here for every taste. So grab a bunch of baby carrots and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS



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Sweet cooked carrots that even my carrot hating family loves. There are never leftovers.

Provided by beckie

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound baby carrots
¼ cup margarine
⅓ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
  • Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

HERB-BUTTERED BABY CARROTS



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The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens-let your imagination be your guide.-Sandra Corey, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh baby carrots, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place carrots in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in garlic and herbs. Toss with carrots., Bake, covered, until carrots are tender, 50-60 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BABY CARROTS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds baby carrots
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place baby carrots in 1/2-inch of water with butter, sugar, and salt. Bring water to a boil, cover pan, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook carrots 7 or 8 minutes, remove lid, and raise heat to medium high. Reduce water until it almost evaporates, a couple of minutes. Turn carrots in sauce and taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

SUPER EASY BUTTERED BABY CARROTS



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Buttered baby carrots are the perfect quick-cooking side dish recipe that complements almost any meal, from roast chicken to meatloaf.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 11m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16-ounce) bag baby carrots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Lower the heat to medium and simmer the carrots for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Place the saucepan with the carrots and butter on the burner with the heat off.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BUTTERED CARROTS



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Buttered carrots are an excellent side for Roast Poussin with Prunes and Thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 large carrots
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim and peel the carrots, and then cut them in half. Cut each half into long, thin matchsticks.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Sprinkle in the sugar, and cook to melt. Add the carrots, and toss until they are coated. Cover carrot mixture, keeping lid slightly askew, and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat with melted butter and sugar. Serve immediately.

BUTTERED BABY CARROTS



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There's nothing better than soft, buttery carrots to go along with your favourite roast. You can keep this side simple or tweak it with our delicious twists

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 2

500g baby carrots
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Wash and peel the baby carrots, keeping the green tops intact. Put them in a medium saucepan and half-fill with salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 4 mins or until just tender. Drain, then transfer to a serving dish, season and stir in the butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

SWEET BABY CARROTS



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Honey, butter, and brown sugar make these baby carrots irresistible! It may not be the most nutritious recipe, but the carrots turn out so yummy, you won't care!

Provided by Lisa Altmiller

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons honey
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place the carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Return the pot to the stove; reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter in the pot. Stir in the honey and brown sugar; add the carrots and stir until evenly coated; cook another 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

BUTTERED BABY CARROTS



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Provided by Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Categories     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup baby carrots
1/3 cup or 1 medium onion cut into rings
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Wash the baby carrots and blanch for 6 minutes with the salt. Drain. Set aside.
  • Saute onion in butter.
  • Add the chopped parsley. Continue to cook until the onions are clear.
  • Last add the carrots and cook on a low flame for 3 minutes. Remove and serve hot.

BABY CARROTS WITH DILL BUTTER



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Make and share this Baby Carrots With Dill Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Messiejessie625

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature and cubed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
16 ounces baby carrots

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain. Gently toss with margarine, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.4

SAUTEED BABY CARROTS



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Make and share this Sauteed Baby Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 lb baby carrots
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T butter with water in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, cover and cook until softened- about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and cook, stirring often 5-10 minutes or until golden.
  • Add rest of butter and honey and transfer to serving dish.

BUTTERED BABY CARROTS AND SWEET PEAS



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Make and share this Buttered Baby Carrots and Sweet Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 167.6, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.2

HERB-BUTTERED BABY CARROTS



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Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Side dish, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

80g butter , softened
1 tbsp finely chopped tarragon
1½ tbsp finely chopped parsley
½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
1kg baby carrots

Steps:

  • Mash the butter in a bowl with the tarragon, parsley and mustard, as well as some seasoning. Cover and chill until needed. Can be made up to three days ahead.
  • Trim the long green tops off the carrots and wash under cold running water, scrubbing them with a clean scourer to get rid of any dirt. Halve the carrots lengthways so they're all the same size, and put in a large, microwave-proof bowl with 3 tbsp water. Cover the carrots with a microwaveable plate or lid and heat on full power for 8-10 mins until just tender. Drain, then toss with the herby butter and serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

BABY CARROTS WITH DILL BUTTER



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This recipe goes well with any meat.

Provided by CALISPICEGIRL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain. Gently toss with margarine, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 147.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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For a zippy side dish, try this recipe. These brown sugar-glazed carrots come together in no time at all. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh, frozen or canned whole baby carrots
Water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose small carrots: Baby carrots are typically more tender and flavorful than larger carrots.
  • Peel the carrots if desired: Peeling is optional, but it will give the carrots a smoother appearance.
  • Cut the carrots into uniform pieces: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make the carrots too salty.
  • Add a little bit of sugar or honey: This will help to caramelize the carrots and give them a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Season the carrots with salt and pepper: To taste.
  • Cook the carrots until they are tender: But still slightly firm.
  • Serve the carrots immediately: They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Buttered baby carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Buttered baby carrots are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give buttered baby carrots a try.

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