Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots: A Delicious Must-Try Recipe!
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A delicious recipe for sweet honey glazed carrots that are tender and flavorful, perfect as a side dish.
- Author: Jessica
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 pounds baby carrots, peeled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the baby carrots and let them simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until they reach a tender yet crisp texture.
- Drain the carrots and set them aside.
- In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Pour in the honey, salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon, stirring until well blended.
- Return the drained carrots to the pot, coating them in the honey-butter mixture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the carrots and mix gently.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Transfer the honey-infused carrots to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- These carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg