Ranch Flavored Carrots

Steamed carrots tossed with a combination of butter, sugar and ranch seasoning mix give a nice flavor to this recipe for Ranch Flavored Carrots. It's perfect for a weeknight family meal or for special occasions.

Even kids who don't want to eat their veggies will love this recipe.

Check out all the other Vegetable Side Dish Recipes for even more delicious ideas to add to your weekly meal plan or holiday celebration!

I came across this recipe awhile ago and finally made it over the weekend.  These Ranch Flavored Carrots are amazing. They're great as a side dish to chicken or steak and would be perfect as a side dish to add to your Weekly Meal Plan.

For some reason, kids love ranch flavored salad dressing to not only dip veggies in, but also sprinkled on top of cooked veggies.

Using a packet of ranch seasoning mix makes this carrots adds a little extra flavor to the carrots. It also gives them a little bit of a zing and mixes nicely with the brown sugar.

Looking for more Family Dinner Ideas? Try my Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Candied Sweet Potatoes, and even my Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe.

You can even make this as an easy side dish recipe for Thanksgiving.

What is the benefit to eating carrots?

Carrots are full of vitamin A and beta-carotene which are known for helping lower sugar levels for diabetics. They also have calcium and vitamin K which will help strengthen your bones.

More Great Side Dish Recipes

Looking to add some variety to your dinner table? Here are a few delightful side dish recipes that are sure to impress:

• The creamy and cheesy Mac and Cheese is a classic favorite, with its velvety sauce and tender pasta creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
• Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes take humble spuds to a new level by mixing the scooped-out potato with butter, cheese, and seasonings before baking it back into its crispy skin.
• To add a refreshing touch, the Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta showcases juicy tomatoes, pasta, and vibrant herbs dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. This light and flavorful side dish perfectly complements the richness of the other two, creating a well-rounded and satisfying dinner ensemble.

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Main Ingredients Needed

• Carrots, peeled and sliced.
• Melted butter
• Brown sugar
• 1 package dry ranch dip mix

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the carrots in a saucepan with about 2 cups of water.
2. Bring the carrots to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes or until the carrots are slightly tender and a knife can gently go through them.
3. Drain the water and carrots into a collander.
4. Add the ranch seasoning packet, brown sugar and butter to the saucepan.
5. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is combined.
6. Add the cooked carrots back to the saucepan and combine together with the butter, seasoning mixture.
7. Serve immediately.

Make Ahead Tips

• You can peel and slice the carrots up to three days before you need to cook them.
• This recipe can be prepared earlier in the day and reheated in the microwave right before you need to serve them.
• I would not prepare this recipe the day before.

Recipe Tips

Make sure the carrots are the approximately the same size when you slice them so they cook evenly.

Storage Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the carrots in the microwave.

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Ranch Flavored Carrots

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Steamed carrots tossed with a combination of butter, sugar and ranch seasoning mix give a nice flavor to this recipe for Ranch Flavored Carrots.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Calories: 105

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups peeled sliced carrots
• 1 1 ounce size ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix package
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Equipment

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• Vegetable Peeler

Method

 

1. Place the carrots in a saucepan with about 2 cups of water.
2. Bring the carrots to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes or until the carrots are slightly tender and a knife can gently go through them.
3. Drain the water and carrots into a collander.
4. Add the ranch seasoning packet, brown sugar and butter to the saucepan.
5. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is combined.
6. Add the cooked carrots back to the saucepan and combine together with the butter, seasoning mixture.
7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired before serving.

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