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Asian-Style Carrots

A little honey and a little heat. Theses Sweet and Spicy Asian-Inspired Carrots are glazed in a sticky chili sauce and cooked to perfection, moving from side dish to star dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs large carrots
  • 2 tbsp cultured oil Zero Acre
  • ½ tbsp minced garlic 
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh Rosemary diced
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped green onion for garnish
  • rice optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Start by prepping the carrots. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin and then cut them into coins at an angle. The thinner the better as they will cook faster.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to get warm, then add the Cultured Oil and minced garlic. Stir so the oil is coating the pan and then add the carrots.
  3. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the carrots to cook for 10 minutes. Be sure the heat is medium to medium-high, we want them to cook, not burn. Move the carrots around every few minutes for even cooking. (Cultured Oil has a high smoke point which allows us to cook things without the fear of burning them right away).
  4. Once the carrots begin to soften, remove the lid from the skillet and add water. Replace the lid and allow the carrots to steam for another 5-8 minutes *Time will depend on how thick the carrots are. The water should evaporate from the pan.
  5. Turn the heat down the medium-low and add the honey and sweet chili sauce. Stir and allow it to heat for 5-7 minutes. The sauce will thicken and become a glaze.
  6. Remove from heat and season with fresh diced rosemary and parsley. Season well with salt + pepper.
  7. Serve warm! I like to serve mine over a bed of rice, but they’re excellent plain as well.

Notes

  • Store these carrots in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They’re great for meal prep! Reheat in the microwave for ~60 seconds.
  • Store these carrots in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They’re great for meal prep! Reheat in the microwave for ~60 seconds.
  • You should be able to easily pierce your carrots with a fork before adding the sauce. If they’re still tough, let cook longer than 5-8 minutes and add more water if needed.
  • You should be able to easily pierce your carrots with a fork before adding the sauce. If they’re still tough, let cook longer than 5-8 minutes and add more water if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 363mg (15%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%

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