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Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots: A Delicious Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious recipe for sweet honey glazed carrots that are tender and flavorful, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the baby carrots and let them simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until they reach a tender yet crisp texture.
  3. Drain the carrots and set them aside.
  4. In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  5. Pour in the honey, salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon, stirring until well blended.
  6. Return the drained carrots to the pot, coating them in the honey-butter mixture.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the carrots and mix gently.
  8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  9. Transfer the honey-infused carrots to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g

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.

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