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Honey Glazed Carrots

Easy Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe That Elevates Your Veggies

Delicious Honey Glazed Carrots that transform simple veggies into a gourmet side dish packed with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Glazed Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots Choose fresh, firm carrots for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Use raw or pure honey.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds rich flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Prevents sticking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds warmth.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Rosemary Herbs that enhance flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or Zest Adds brightness to the glaze.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

For the Glazed Carrots
  1. Gently slice fresh carrots into uniform 3-inch sticks.
  2. Warm butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add carrot sticks to the hot pan, stirring gently for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour honey over the carrots, tossing to coat each piece, and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle salt and crack black pepper over the carrots, stirring for 1 minute.
  6. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and let rest off heat for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an herbal lift.

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