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Stove Top Ranch Carrots

September 21, 2022 by Debi 1 Comment

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These easy Stove Top Ranch Carrots are a great family friendly side dish and go with just about any main dish. They’re even great as a snack on their own.

All you need is a bag of baby carrots, (no peeling carrots for this Easy Ranch Cooked Carrots) some ranch dressing mix, and a little oil. Pop them on the stove for about 10-15 minutes, and you’re good to go. Perfect for back-to-school night dinners.

I decided I wanted to make this recipe when I made the Air Fryer Ranch Carrots. Sometimes the air fryer is busy making the main dish, and you just need something simple to cook on the burner. These carrots are the answer!

Perfectly roasted carrots are a dish that both kids and adults will love! And they couldn’t be easier on the cook, just 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes total to make. And they’re vegetarian and gluten-free.

a cast iron skillet filled with cooked carrots, title on upper left: Stove Top Ranch Carrots.

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Pro tips for great carrots

There isn’t really anything complicated about this recipe, so be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for full ingredient amounts. But I wanted to give you some tips so you can get the best carrot side dish.

Bags of baby carrots usually contain some water. Drain off that water, and give them a good rinse. Sometimes I find the water gets a little slimy, and the rinse will help freshen them up.

Also, be sure that the carrots that are firm rather than limp, soft, or rubbery. If you find a bag of carrots that are soft, they are probably old and possibly bitter so you won’t get the best side dish you can.

You can also use carrot chips in bags that I see at the grocery store for a fun kid-friendly snack!

Want a fun kid-friendly Easter activity? Check out my Carrot Easter Eggs!

raw carrots tossed with ranch seasoning in a glass bowl on left, and added to a skillet with water on right.

Toss the cleaned carrots with a little oil and the ranch seasoning mix. Feel free to use your favorite oil here, olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, etc…

If you aren’t going to go with a homemade ranch seasoning mix, please be sure to grab the Hidden Valley Ranch brand. They’re just better in my opinion.

If you have any leftover carrots, just pop them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat them in the microwave or on the stove for a few minutes. Or, just eat them cold from the fridge!

What to make with Cooked Carrots?

These carrots are a welcome addition to any family holiday gathering like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.

They’re also great for weeknight dinners because they’re so easy to make.

Serve them with Halibut Cheeks, Tuna Cakes, or Sausage and Potato Pot Pie and your family will love you!

Serve some Cottage Cheese Ranch on the side for dipping.

Another great healthy snack you’ll love it Stove Top Popcorn!

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Stove Top Ranch Carrots

Debi
These easy Stove Top Ranch Carrots are a great family friendly side dish and go with just about any main dish. They’re even great as a snack on their own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 68 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the carrots under cool tap water, and drain well.
  • Toss carrots, oil, and ranch mix in a bowl until combined.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned carrots and ¼ cup water. Bring the water to a boil, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, and cook uncovered 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally, until carrots have browned and softened a bit.
  • Enjoy hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15638IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword carrots, ranch
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Filed Under: Budget, Christmas, Easter, Gluten-free, Side Dishes, spring, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrots, Cooking, Food, gluten-free, recipe, side dish

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  1. Openwater

    October 14, 2023 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    It is a great recipe. Was so easy to make. I’ll be making it again!

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