Honey Glazed Carrots
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Honey Glazed Carrots
Description
Honey Glazed Carrots involves boiling baby carrots in water seasoned with garlic salt until fork-tender, which softens the carrots but keeps them intact. After draining, butter, honey, lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper, and additional garlic salt are added and cooked over low heat to create a shiny, flavorful glaze that coats the carrots evenly. The glaze’s sweetness is offset by lemon juice’s acidity and garlic salt’s savory depth, adding multidimensional flavor. A dusting of dried parsley adds subtle herbaceous notes and visual appeal.
This side dish complements a variety of meals where a touch of natural sweetness and gentle seasoning enhances vegetable offerings without overwhelming other plate components. The carrots maintain a tender bite, making them pleasant to eat at family dinners or holiday meals.
The recipe can be prepared ahead by boiling and cooling the carrots, storing them in the refrigerator, and reheating with the glaze mixture shortly before serving. They keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months, though freezing softens their texture. Bringing carrots to room temperature before reheating prevents cold spots and improves uniform heating.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot baby
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt with parsley flakes
- black pepper fresh ground
- parsley dried
Instructions
- Add several cups of water to a pot (enough water to cover the carrots by 1-2 inches). Sprinkle with garlic salt and bring to a boil on MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain the water from the pot. Add butter, honey, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook on LOW for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are coated with glaze.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with dried parsley.
Notes
- The carrots can be boiled, drained, and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days before glazing and reheating.
- For freezer storage, place boiled carrots in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 2 months; expect softer texture after thawing.
- Allow refrigerated carrots to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before reheating with butter, honey, and seasonings to ensure even warmth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1328mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15904IU | 318% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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