Sautéed Garlic Dill Carrots

Sautéed garlic dill carrots are tender, fragrant and garlicky. It’s so easy to learn how to sauté carrots. I’ve been making this recipe since I was a teen. One day I saw how to cook carrots in a pan on the stove at a Japanese restaurant I worked for, then came home and made them all the time for myself. For this recipe, all you need are 3 basic ingredients! So grab some carrots, fresh dill, and fresh garlic. And let’s make this simple carrot side dish! 

This recipe is fancy enough for a holiday side dish, but practical enough for a quick weeknight dinner.

I love any excuse to buy and use dill. And dill + garlic + carrots is an amazing combination of flavor. 

Ingredients for sautéed garlic dill carrots

The main ingredients are carrots sliced into 3” by 1/2” sticks (about the size of a finger), garlic, and fresh dill. Then you need some basic kitchen pantry items including olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper.

How to sauté carrots – step by step

Slice carrots. If using baby carrots, slice each one lengthwise into 4 pieces. If using full-sized carrots, cut into 3” long pieces, then slice in half or quarters to make (about) 3”x 1/2” pieces. 

Steam carrots in a mesh strainer or colander over boiling water on the stove. To do this correctly, the carrots shouldn’t touch the water and the pot needs a lid. The carrots will be done steaming after 5-10 minutes, when a fork can easily piece them. Regularly check the water level, and add more water to the pan, but not enough that it touches the carrots.

Bring a medium-sized frying pan to medium heat on the stove. Add carrots, olive oil, and garlic. Sauté carrots, stirring regularly for about 2 minutes, making sure garlic does not burn. 

Add butter, salt, and pepper. Turn off heat and stir until butter melts completely. 

Transfer carrots to a bowl. Sprinkle fresh dill and toss garlic carrots to coat. Serve immediately. 

Tasty tips and notes for making sautéed garlic dill carrots

• Carrots can be sliced 1-2 days ahead. 
• To make these sautéed garlic dill carrots, I use these Calphalon frying pans and stackable mixing bowls with lids.
• Can you substitute different herbs? Yes, but keep them fresh. Fresh herbs are so much more amazing (fragrant and flavorful) than dried herbs. Try sage or parsley. 
• How do you reheat sautéed carrots? Reheat sautéed garlic dill carrots in a medium-sized frying pan on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. 
• Carrots last ~3 days in the fridge.
• How do you serve carrots? Carrots look pretty in a white bowl. The orange really pops. I like these simple white serving bowls.
• What wine pairs well with dill? Try a white, like a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc.

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Sautéed Garlic Dill Carrots - 3 Ingredient Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Sautéed garlic dill carrots are one of the most delicious garlic herb carrots recipes. It’s a great recipe if you’re wondering what to do with leftover dill. This simple vegetable 3 ingredient side dish uses carrots, fresh dill, and fresh garlic.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 105 kcal

Author Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

• 5 cups carrots sliced into 3” x 1/2” sticks (see recipe info)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions

1. Slice carrots. If using baby carrots, slice each one length-wise into 4 pieces. If using full-sized carrots, cut into 3” long pieces, then slice in half or quarters to make (abou3”x 1/2” pieces.
2. Steam carrots in a mesh strainer or colander over boiling water on the stove. To do this correctly, the carrots shouldn’t touch the water and the pot needs a lid. The carrots will be done steaming after 5-10 minutes, when a fork can easily piece them. Regularly check the water level, and add more water to the pan, but not enough that it touches the carrots.
3. Bring a medium-sized frying pan to medium heat on the stove. Add carrots, olive oil, and garlic. Stir regularly for about 2 minutes, making sure garlic does not burn. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Turn off heat and stir until butter melts completely.
4. Transfer carrots to a bowl. Sprinkle fresh dill and toss garlic carrots to coat. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• Carrots can be sliced 1-2 days ahead. 
• To make these sautéed garlic dill carrots, I use these Calphalon frying pans and stackable mixing bowls with lids.
• Can you substitute different herbs? Yes, but keep them fresh. Fresh herbs are so much more amazing (fragrant and flavorful) than dried herbs. Try sage or parsley. 
• How do you reheat sautéed carrots? Reheat sautéed garlic dill carrots in a medium-sized frying pan on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. 
• Carrots last ~3 days in the fridge.
• How do you serve carrots? Carrots look pretty in a white bowl. The orange really pops. I like these simple white serving bowls.
• What wine pairs well with dill? Try a white, like a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc.

Nutrition Facts

Sautéed Garlic Dill Carrots - 3 Ingredient Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 718mg31%

Potassium 512mg15%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 26818IU536%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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