Italian Carrots (1940)

Italian Carrots is a classic Italian side dish that dates back to the 1940s. It was popularized during World War II when carrots were used as a substitute for scarce ingredients like potatoes and pasta.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Italian Carrots (1940)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Carrots
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the carrots for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain the carrots and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss well to coat with the garlic and oil.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.