Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥕 Servings: 4
🍽️ Recipe Category: Vegetable
🔎 Keywords: Low Protein, < 60 Mins
Description
A delightful side dish perfect for any meal, these honey glazed carrots are a flavorful addition to your menu. Prepare them ahead of time, allowing the honey to be added just before serving for optimal taste.
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds. Mince the shallot finely.
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Cook Carrots: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sliced carrots, unsalted butter, and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1/3 cup of water to help steam the carrots. Cover the saucepan tightly.
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Simmer: Cook the carrots over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. This typically takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overcook.
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Glaze with Honey: Once the carrots are tender, it’s time to add the honey. Pour the honey over the carrots and increase the heat to moderately high. Gently stir the carrots, ensuring they are evenly coated with the honey glaze.
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Finish and Serve: Cook the carrots for an additional 1 to 2 minutes over moderate heat, allowing the honey to caramelize slightly and form a glossy glaze over the carrots. Once heated through and glazed to perfection, remove from heat.
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Serve Warm: Transfer the honey glazed carrots to a serving dish and serve immediately while they are still warm. Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of this delicious side dish!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 117.2
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.3mg
- Sodium Content: 152.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.7g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
These honey glazed carrots are not only tasty but also nutritious, providing a colorful and flavorful addition to your meal. Try them as a side dish for your next dinner gathering or as a wholesome accompaniment to your favorite main course.
