Chive Buttered Carrots

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
It's nice to have a reliable side dish like this that pairs well with any entree. A friend shared the recipe with me several years ago, and I use it often. —Opan Snell, Jamestown, Ohio
Chive Buttered Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds carrots, diagonally sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

  1. Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.
  2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, seasoned salt and pepper; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 134 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.