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Sweet Basil Carrots
Photo: Gabriel Gurrola

Sweet Basil Carrots

6 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

197
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Fat
20g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Maple Syrup 1 tbsp (20ml) 52
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large carrots, cut into 1/4" slices diagonally (peeling optional)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 heaping tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
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Directions

1

Steam the carrots over boiling water for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.

2

In a large skillet, heat the oil, maple syrup and basil together until quite hot. Add the carrots and toss until they are well-coated. Serve.

3

You may steam the carrots ahead of time and re-heat in the sauce just before serving.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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