Pesto Carrots
Pesto Carrots are a simple combination of steamed carrots tossed with fresh basil pesto. You’re going to love this simple side dish!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, vegetables
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds fresh carrots peeled and sliced on the bias into thick slices (best to choose large carrots)
1/2 cup fresh pesto, see recipe here
Salt and pepper, to season as needed.
Instructions
- Place sliced carrots into a sauce pan and cover with water.
- Turn burner to high and cover the pan.
- Once boiling, lower to a medium simmer but keep covered.
- Cook 5-10 minutes until tender. (Check after five minutes and continue to cook as needed)
- Drain and place the carrots back in the hot saucepan.
- Add pesto and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Find it online: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/pesto-carrots/
