Description
A delicious side dish of sweet honey glazed carrots, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots (cut into 1/2 inch slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add enough water to cover all of the sliced carrots by 2-3 inches and bring to a boil.
- Add the carrots, return to a simmer, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain the water and return the carrots to the pan.
- Add the olive oil, butter, brown sugar, honey, and salt to the pot with the carrots and toss to coat. Heat over medium for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- These glazed carrots can be prepared in advance and reheated just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg