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Sautéed carrot slices mixed with cooked onion slices and chopped green herbs in a ceramic bowl

Grandma's Quick and Easy Buttery Carrots

These sweet, tender carrot strips are simmered with sliced onions and tossed in a rich, velvety pool of melted butter and fresh parsley. This quick and easy side dish turns everyday garden vegetables into an absolute masterpiece.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttery, carrots, easy, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $6.00

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart stockpot (with a lid)
  • 1 drainer
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 knife

Ingredients 

  • 3 lbs medium carrots, halved crosswise and cut into strips
  • 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Place 2-inches of water in a 6-quart stockpot.
  • Add carrots and the onions, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, let it simmer, covered, until the carrots are crisp-tender about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables. Toss with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Quick and Easy Buttery Carrots
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
238
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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