Buttery Dill Carrots Recipe (2024)

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Need a flavorful side dish for your next big meal? You can’t go wrong with these Buttery Dill Carrots. They are a little more than the regular buttered carrots you may be used to making.

You could prepare these when you are having company over, though they are easy enough to make any night of the week. Carrots aren’t one of my favorite vegetables, but the dill in this recipe has changed my mind!

When I made these last week with another new recipe I tried,mushroom quionoa bake, I thought the family might balk. Sometimes putting two new recipes on the table can be a bit risky. Much to my surprise both recipes were a big hit and there weren’t even any leftovers to clean up.

I was hoping for just a few leftovers to eat for lunch the next day, but that didn’t happen. Oh well. The buttery dill carrots recipe is easy enough to make, I just may have them on their own for lunch instead. Carrots are good for you and I need to eat more of them.

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Buttery Dill Carrots Side Dish

This side dish recipe for buttery dill carrots goes great with so many dinners. Everyone loves these carrots and they are also great for holidays, family dinners, and weeknight meals. They are quick and easy to make and everyone will devour them!

The fresh dill and butter are a match made in heaven. The natural sweetness of the carrots adds the perfect touch and you’ll be wowed!

Dill carrots pair perfectly with Chicken and Broccoli Pasta for a delicious meal any night of the week.

Ingredients for easy carrots side dish:

If you want to make this recipe at home you will need carrots, butter, fresh dill, sugar, and salt. That’s everything you’ll need to create this side dish from scratch. It’s an easy recipe that is made with easy ingredients you might already have on hand.

You can find the full amounts and ingredients in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. You won’t need anything fancy and this simple recipe comes together quickly.

You can also find more tips, instructions, shopping links, and more in the printable recipe card. It’s a great one sheet printable resource.

Directions for making buttery dill carrots:

If you are looking for an easy side dish that everyone will enjoy you can’t go wrong with these buttery dill carrots. They’re simple, flavorful, and great for any meal. They pair well with chicken, beef, and even turkey recipes!

These step by step instructions will help you make this tasty side dish. It is easy to create and everyone will devour them. Make a double batch if you want to have some leftovers for lunches and dinners throughout the week!

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Looking for more delicious recipes to make?

These buttery dill carrots go great with our Chicken Mushroom Quinoa Bake! I’m sharing some other options below that I think you’ll enjoy. There are tons of great recipes that you can make and they’re all tasty and easy to make. These sides and shareable recipes are perfect for family dinners, weeknight meals, and more!

Printable Buttery Dill Carrots Recipe:

Buttery Dill Carrots Recipe

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Need a flavorful side dish for your next big meal? You can't go wrong with these Buttery Dill Carrots. They are a little more than the regular buttered carrots you may be used to making.

Ingredients

1/2 lb Carrots, washed and peeled
¼ C Butter
2 Tbsp. Fresh dill, chopped
2 tsp Sugar
Dash Salt

Instructions

Chop carrots on the diagonal in large 2” chunks
Place in pot and fill with enough water to just cover the carrots. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
Boil the carrots until tender, but still with body – not mushy
Drain and add butter to the pot, along with the dill
Mix the melted butter and dill with the carrots
Season with salt
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 130Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 31mgSodium 163mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 1g

As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

FAQs

What makes carrots taste better? ›

Roasting really brings out carrots' best qualities. To make them, just toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake until they're golden on the edges and tender throughout.

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How to make Gordon Ramsay carrots? ›

Cooking instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, then add the carrots and parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star anise and some seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.

What brings out the carrot flavor? ›

Seasoning carrots is a great way to help bring out their flavor. For a simple and versatile seasoning, stick with salt, pepper, and garlic. For an herbier taste, add rosemary, parsley, cumin, or coriander. Or, to bring out their fresh, woody flavor, add some anise.

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How to flavor raw carrots? ›

Here's some of our favorites to sprinkle on carrots:

Garlic (minced, powder or granules)
Onion powder or granules.
Black malabar pepper.
Cinnamon (Cassia for sweeter, Ceylon for sweetness with some more complex savory and vanilla flavors)
Nutmeg powder.
Cayenne pepper powder.
Ginger powder.
Aleppo chili.

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How to get rid of bitterness in carrots? ›

To decrease the bitterness, bring out the sweetness in the carrots by cooking for longer. The best technique I've found to do this with carrots is frying and steaming them at a low temperature.

How to make old carrots taste better? ›

If your carrots do go limp or develop a white blush, trim off the ends and soak them in a bowl of iced water before using to rehydrate and crisp them up again. You can then roast them to include in a warm couscous or rice salad – try this roasted carrot and grain salad recipe – ideal as a nutritious, filling lunch.

What not to mix carrots with? ›

Also, fruits have more sugar content, something that can hinder the digestive process of vegetables. For the same reason, one shouldn't mix orange with carrot as when taken together, they may cause heartburn and excess bile reflux. Only a few fruits are starchy in nature. These include green bananas and plantains.

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Why do chefs peel carrots? ›

Tasters unanimously preferred the peel-free carrots in the glazed and roasted samples. In both cases, the skins on the unpeeled carrots became wrinkled, tough, and gritty. Their flavor was “again earthier, but not in a good way” and they weren't particularly appealing looking.

Why do my carrots taste bland? ›

There are a few possibilities for why your carrots aren't as sweet as they should be. You are right to think about your soil--a crop of carrots can deplete a soil of nutrients. Be sure to rotate crops in your garden, rather than planting carrots in the same place year after year.

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What pairs well with carrots? ›

For example, carrots are said to pair exceptionally well with butter, ginger, lemon, maple syrup, orange, parsley, and sugar. Other ingredients that are said to pair well with carrots include cinnamon, coriander, dill, lime, spearmint, olive oil, parsnips, salt, tarragon, thyme, etc.

Why do restaurant carrots taste better? ›

However, one reason that vegetables always taste better at a restaurant is that chefs there don't hold back on using oil to boost flavor. They often use oodles of butter, oil, or bacon fat to coat veggies fried on the stove and give them an umami appeal.

How do you jazz up raw carrots? ›

Carrots pair well with fresh or dried herbs like thyme, rosemary & parsley. Bring out extra flavor in carrots by adding spices like ginger, paprika, cinnamon or curry powder.

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How long do carrots last in the fridge? ›

Raw carrots, when properly stored will usually stay fresh for around 3 to 4 weeks in the fridge. If your carrots are sliced or chopped, you can store them in the fridge and they'll last for about 2 to 3 weeks.

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How to bring out sweetness in carrots? ›

The natural sweetness of carrots is amplified with a tasty brown sugar, orange zest and butter glaze, adding a bright burst of color and flavor to the dinner table. Even big kids will be asking for seconds when you make this delicious recipe for Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots.

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