Honey Butter Glazed Carrots
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Honey Butter Glazed Carrots
Description
Carrots are peeled and sliced diagonally before cooking. Roasting at 400°F with melted butter, honey, and salt caramelizes their sugars while softening them to the preferred tenderness. Tossing halfway ensures even cooking and coating. The alternative boiling method cooks carrots until just tender, then glazing them in a pan with butter and honey forms a shiny coating.
The addition of lemon zest brightens the dish with fresh citrus notes that balance the rich honey and butter. The salt rounds out the flavors, enhancing the natural sweetness of the carrots.
This side pairs well with roasted meats or poultry and can be served warm as a simple vegetable accompaniment. Adjusting roasting time modifies whether carrots remain slightly crisp or fully tender.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot sliced on diagonal
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3-4 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1 lemon zested (approximately 1 Tablespoon)
Instructions
Roasting Carrots:
- First preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel the carrots and slice them or cut them into desired shape. Place on a baking sheet. You can line it with foil for easier clean-up. Drizzle with melted butter, honey, and salt. Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until desired tenderness.
- Toss the carrots with a spatula, halfway through the baking time, to ensure even baking. Carefully check the carrots with a fork to determine how soft and tender they are. If you prefer a slight crisp in your carrots, I suggest to cook them for about 20 minutes.Toss with fresh lemon zest and serve warm.
To Boil the Carrots:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and then carrots and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the carrots and add back to pan with butter and honey. Cook until a glaze coats the carrots about 1 minute. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Season with additional salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 12867IU | 257% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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