Cooked Carrots Recipe (2024)

February 16, 2014 by Nancy PiranLast Modified: March 13, 2019

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One of our families favorite side dishes is thisCooked Carrots Recipe, made just how my mother in law makes them!

*Photos and Recipe updated January 2017*

You know yesterday as I was driving home all I could think about was the gift of time. I always say “I have no time.” I really do feel this way. I am so busy with kids, family, school, and this blog that I have no time for anything else.

Yes I work in play dates and visiting family but it can be tough to do everything. The kids have been home since early Tuesday because we had a crazy snow storm here in NC. So I have been on duty a lot this week. Yesterday my husband said, “Honey, just go. Go do your things, get a coffee and breathe.”

See I had not even left the house all week because of the weather. We did go outside to play but just stayed in the neighborhood. So he knew, I needed time. So I went to Target, got a coffee, looked at candy that was on sale and came home. What I really appreciated though was time and how yesterday it felt like such a gift.

Cooking these carrots, I feel the same way. To make them takes such little effort but the reward is big. All you have to do is peel the carrots, slice them into sticks, add to your pot with some olive oil, garlic, and saltand in 20 minutes you have a great side dish that would compliment any meal!

This is something I try to make often when I need to get dinner on the table quick. They are the kind of side dish that is hassle free. You put them on and you really do not have to mess with them again until they are done, kind of like this soup I make and this pasta I make as well! ENJOY!

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Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy side dish ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients

4 cups carrot sticks, (about 5 carrots peeled and sliced)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of salt

Instructions

In a medium size pan add olive oil and carrots. Stir.
Allow to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Serve warm and ENJOY!

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Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen
February 16, 2014 at 6:59 pm

Yum Nancy!! I am trying to eat more veggies and this sounds great.
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- Nancy P.
  February 16, 2014 at 10:10 pm
  
  Thanks so much Chandra! They are yummy!!
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Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
February 17, 2014 at 9:47 am

You couldn’t be more right about how the gift of time is such a precious commodity. Sometimes it’s the simple things that are the most beneficial. I love how simple and flavorful your carrots look!
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- Nancy P.
  February 19, 2014 at 3:18 pm
  
  Thank you so much Kirsten!
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Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
February 17, 2014 at 6:12 pm

You are so right…time is precious and such a gift we take for granted. With school and blogging, I hardly have time to do anything for myself because any free time is dedicated to spend with the husband and family. I’m so glad your husband gave you some precious time to breathe. These carrots look so simple and yet so delicious!! Will try them next time I need a side. Pinned!
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- Nancy P.
  February 19, 2014 at 3:18 pm
  
  So you completely understand! Thanks Zainab!!
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Jocelyn@BruCrew Life
February 20, 2014 at 1:01 am

How sweet of your hubby to recognize you needed some time to yourself!! We all definitely need some recharging now and again, and what better place than target?! 😉 The carrots sound like the perfect side dish!
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- Nancy P.
  February 20, 2014 at 1:35 pm
  
  I know he’s the best! Thanks Jocelyn!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout
February 20, 2014 at 12:34 pm

Easy and delicious! These carrots look amazing Nancy!
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- Nancy P.
  February 20, 2014 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thank so much Trish! Definitely very easy!
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Gloria @ Simply Gloria
February 21, 2014 at 8:47 pm

What a sweet husband you have! I love and appreciate when mine just knows.
Love these carrots, too. In fact, carrots are my most favorite veggie… raw and cooked. I’m going to have to try them like this!
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- Nancy P.
  February 23, 2014 at 2:34 pm
  
  I like them anyway too! Thanks Gloria!!
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LydiaF
February 24, 2014 at 9:20 pm

I love carrots and am always glad to find another way to cook them. Stopping by from In and Out of the Kitchen, have a great week 🙂
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