Carrots Amandine

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Carrots Amandine features tender baby carrots coated with toasted almonds and butter, offering a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Perfect as a sophisticated side dish for any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh baby carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. slivered almonds, blanched
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • minced fresh parsley (about 1/4 c.)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, cook carrots in 1-inch boiling water with sugar and salt, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
  2. Drain and transfer carrots to a heated dish to keep warm.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and toast slivered almonds until golden.
  4. Add almonds to the carrots, toss to coat, and garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 26.5g 34% DV
Carbs 20.6g 8% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9824.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 793.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 196.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 41mg 46% DV
Calcium 305mg 23% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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