Honey Glazed Carrots: Elevate Your Side Dish Game!
Honey glazed carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Drizzle the honey over the carrots and stir to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and glazed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- These carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg