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    Home » Recipes » Sides » Vegetables

    Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    Published: Nov 18, 2022 · Updated: Nov 30, 2022 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Stovetop garlic rosemary carrots are perfectly cooked and full of butter, garlic, and herby flavor.

    red napkin with cooked carrots, rosemary sprig, cooked chicken on a white plate
    • About Stovetop Rosemary Carrots
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Rosemary Carrots
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Flavor Substitutions
        • How to Make Allergy-Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make-Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    About Stovetop Rosemary Carrots

    These carrots are 1000 times better than normal cooked carrots. Crisp-tender carrots sauteed on the stovetop in butter, garlic, and rosemary.

    Plus, they're a super quick and easy side dish that goes with almost any meal.

    Ingredients

    Butter: Unsalted butter is best, so you can add salt as needed. Olive oil or salted butter can also be used.

    Garlic: Fresh garlic is recommended since there are only a few ingredients in this recipe.

    Carrots: Use any kind of fresh carrots.

    Rosemary: Fresh rosemary gives the best flavor, but dried will work.

    Water: No explanation needed. If you're trying to level up the flavor, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth in place of water.

    Seasoning: Salt and pepper enhance the stovetop rosemary carrots. You can also add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and/or paprika if desired (start with ¼ teaspoon and add more if needed).

    Cost of Recipe

    • butter 1 tablespoon: $0.11
    • garlic 1 clove: $0.06
    • carrots 1 pound: $0.99
    • rosemary 1 teaspoon: $0.50
    • water ½ cup: $0
    • salt ½ teaspoon: $0.01
    • pepper ¼ teaspoon: $0.03

    TOTAL COST: $1.70 or $0.43/serving (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2022)

    Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Be sure to scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

    pot with cooked carrots and rosemary on a stove

    How to Make Rosemary Carrots

    1. Cook the garlic in the butter in a skillet or medium pot.
    2. Add the carrots and sauté.
    3. Pour in water, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
    4. Cook until the water evaporates, and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    Variations

    Flavor Substitutions

    Rosemary: Use thyme in place of the rosemary. Parsley or dill can also be used. Dried rosemary is a suitable option. Use ¼ teaspoon dried herbs.

    How to Make Allergy-Friendly

    These rosemary garlic carrots are already gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. To make them dairy-free and vegan, use olive oil in place of the butter.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Too crisp: If you want you carrots to be a little softer, add 2 tablespoons of water and cook for another 3-5 minutes.

    Make-Ahead Ideas

    You can easily prepare this in advance and transfer to an airtight container. Then reheat before serving.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store in the fridge for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended.

    To reheat, either transfer to a skillet or small pot, and heat over medium. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes or until they are warm.

    You can also reheat in the microwave inn 60-second intervals, stirring each time, until warmed through.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nutrition Benefits

    Carrots are high in Vitamin A, and rosemary has antiviral properties.

    What to Serve with Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    The garlic and rosemary carrots can be served as a side with almost any dish.

    They go well with any protein, especially one that is marinated with rosemary like pork or chicken so they complement each other.

    Final thoughts:

    Simple, quick, budget-friendly, and fail-proof. What more can you ask for?

    chopped carrots on a white plate with cooked chicken and rosemary

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    red napkin with cooked carrots, rosemary sprig, cooked chicken on a white plate

    Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    Stovetop garlic rosemary carrots are perfectly cooked and full of butter, garlic, and herby flavor. Super simple and quick side dish.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $1.70 or $0.43/serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 pound carrots chopped
    • 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add butter and garlic to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the carrots and sauté for 3 minutes.
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, and cook until the water has evaporated and the carrots are crisp-tender, about 7-10 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally.
    • Taste and add extra salt or pepper if needed. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Use olive or avocado oil for dairy-free/vegan.
    *1 pound of carrots is about 4-6 medium carrots.
    *For spicier carrots, add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper when adding salt & pepper.
    *Makes about 2 cups total.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on January 9, 2013. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    Stovetop Garlic Rosemary Carrots Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlic Rosemary Carrots
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    73
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    7
    mg
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    396
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    362
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    19035
    IU
    381
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    6.9
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    0.3
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Janie

      September 16, 2017 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Do you have gluten free options?????????

      Reply
      • Meme

        September 18, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Hi Janie! These are naturally gluten free 🙂

        Reply
    2. Susan

      May 11, 2025 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      These are so tasty! I especially love them with chicken and rice!

      Reply
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