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.
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By
Heidi Potter
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.
Basil Carrots
These basil carrots are simple, yet incredibly flavorful! They make the perfect healthy side dish.
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
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