Fourth of July Sides: Basil Carrots

Fourth of July Sides: Basil Carrots

Need a simple, farm-fresh side for your Fourth of July meal? This easy dish combines only two main ingredients for maximum flavor.

by Heidi Potter

Published on June 27, 2014

Last updated on April 18, 2024

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Carrots are in season and so is basil. Keep your sides simple on your July 4th buffet by combining just these two farm-fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. This side goes perfectly with grilled meats or even fried chicken.

Fourth of July sides — Image: Bluegrass Gatherings by the Junior League of Louisville

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Basil Carrots

Junior League of Louisville Cookbook

These basil carrots are simple, yet incredibly flavorful! They make the perfect healthy side dish.

4.75 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer or Side, Side

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 35 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound carrots peeled and sliced, or 1 pound baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
Dash of pepper

Instructions

Cook the carrots in a saucepan of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain. Remove to a serving bowl.
Whisk the melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a bowl.
Drizzle over the carrots.
Sprinkle with the basil and pepper.
Note: This is a perfect side dish for pork tenderloin or chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12639IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Carrots

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Heidi Potter