Description
Julienned Carrots in Almond Butter Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the crunchy sweetness of fresh carrots with a creamy, nutty almond butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe serves as a delightful side or a light main course, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its beautiful presentation and explosion of flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh carrots, julienned (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then julienne them into thin strips using a knife or julienne peeler.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond butter, soy sauce, coconut sugar (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Pour the almond butter sauce over the sautéed carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg