Honey Soy Glazed Carrots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
Honey Soy Glazed Carrots
Description
This recipe highlights baby carrots cooked until tender by boiling or steaming. A glaze is prepared by melting butter with honey and soy sauce, which is then stirred with the cooked carrots to coat them evenly. The glaze imparts a balanced sweetness and mild umami flavor from the soy sauce. Serving the carrots warm brings out the glaze's richness, but they can also be served cold.
The simple method preserves the natural carrot flavor while enhancing it with a glossy honey-soy coating. Variations include using maple syrup for honey, or substituting citrus juice for soy sauce for a different twist. Root vegetables like parsnips can also be cooked in this glaze for a similar effect.
This dish functions well as a side to various meals and provides a gentle balance of sweet and savory notes with a tender texture.
According to the notes, one can intensify the glaze flavor by adding ingredients like lemon or orange juice. The glaze can also be made by cooking the ingredients with the carrots in water until reduced, and leftover glaze can be drizzled over before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot baby
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Boil or steam the baby carrots for about 10 minutes or until tender.
- In a skillet, melt the butter, then add the honey and sauce sauce and mix well.
- Add the cooked carrots and stir to coat with the glaze.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup or brown sugar to vary sweetness and flavor.
- Lemon or orange juice can replace soy sauce for a citrus twist in the glaze.
- Parsnips can be prepared using this glaze for a similar taste and texture.
- Another method is cooking the carrots in butter, honey, and soy sauce with water until tender and glaze thickens.
- Reserve extra glaze to drizzle over carrots before serving for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 9005IU | 180% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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