Description
Tender carrots are glazed in a buttery honey sauce and finished with fresh herbs for a sweet, savory, and elegant side dish that’s ready in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) carrots, peeled and cut into evenly sized sticks or rounds
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley (or both)
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and cut the carrots into uniform sticks or slices about ½ inch thick.
- Optional: Blanch carrots in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter foams slightly.
- Add the carrots and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown at the edges.
- Drizzle in honey and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat and cook for another 5–7 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
- Add chopped herbs and cook for 1–2 minutes more until fragrant and glossy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, cut carrots evenly so they cook uniformly. Don’t rush the glaze—let the honey bubble gently until it thickens. If the glaze gets too thick or starts to burn, lower the heat and add a tablespoon of water. To make it vegan, use plant-based butter and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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