Description
Classic Honey Glazed Carrots are a quick, colorful, and flavorful side dish featuring tender carrots in a buttery honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the baby carrots under cold water. If using whole carrots, peel and cut into even pieces.
- Add carrots to a saucepan and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 6–8 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan or a clean skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the honey, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the drained carrots back into the pan. Stir gently to coat them in the glaze.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until carrots are glossy and fully glazed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Honey Glazed Carrots, Side Dish, Vegetable Recipe