15-Minute Honey Glazed Carrots
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15-Minute Honey Glazed Carrots
Description
15-Minute Honey Glazed Carrots use petite carrots for a quick, evenly cooked texture. The carrots are carefully drained and dried before cooking to ensure the glaze sticks and does not become watery. Butter melts with brown sugar, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a glossy syrup in which the carrots are sautéed.
Cooking uncovered allows moisture to reduce, concentrating the sweet flavors while the frequent stirring promotes even cooking and prevents the carrots from sticking or burning. The result is tender carrots coated with a shiny, sweet, and slightly buttery glaze. Chopped parsley lends a vibrant, fresh counterpoint to the glaze's sweetness.
This preparation works well as a side to roast turkey, pork, or chicken and pairs naturally with fall and holiday meals. The natural sweetness of carrots is amplified but balanced with the heat from black pepper and slight acidity from the brown sugar caramelization.
Adjust the cooking time based on carrot size to avoid over-softening, and serve the dish immediately to enjoy the fresh glaze and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 TB butter salted
- 3 ½ TB light brown sugar packed
- 2 TB honey pure
- ⅛ tsp table salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 16 oz carrot petite - the smaller/thinner, the better; thicker ones need longer cook time, baby
- parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain carrots and dry them with paper towels to remove all excess moisture. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, add butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, and pepper, stirring until butter is melted.
- Add carrots and cook uncovered, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes or until your carrots are tender. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drying the carrots thoroughly before cooking helps the glaze adhere better and prevents excess moisture.
- Choose smaller, thinner carrots for faster, even cooking; adjust time for thicker carrots accordingly.
- If using larger carrots, peel and slice them into ½-inch coins for better glaze absorption.
- Watch the butter carefully as it melts to avoid burning, which can add bitterness to the dish.
- Stir frequently during cooking to coat carrots evenly and prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor; garnish with chopped parsley for freshness and color.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 10542IU | 211% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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