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20-Minute Honey Glazed Carrots

In this easy 20-minute recipe for honey glazed carrots, a coating of butter and honey perfectly complements the natural sweetness of carrots.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Peel the carrots and cut them into bite-size chunks. If using baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water (about 2 inches high) to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water boils, add ½ teaspoon of salt and the carrots.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook the carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the carrots well in a colander.
  4. Add the drained carrots back to the warm saucepan and set it on medium-low heat. Add the butter, honey, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. 
  5. Cook the carrots, stirring often, until the glaze coats them, for about 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • You can use real maple syrup instead of honey.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter. 
  • You want the carrots tender-crisp, so make sure not to overcook them. They will cook some more once you add them back to the hot saucepan with butter and honey.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the oven or in the microwave at 50% power. This is one of those recipes where the leftovers are very good as long as you reheat them gently. (I've also been known to snack on them cold!)

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 218mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.