4.7 from 33 votes
Sweet Carrots with Tarragon
These sweet and tender carrots are a breeze to make and are steamed and then sautéed in butter, honey, tarragon, and orange zest for an easy, delicious side dish to any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
-8 as a side dish
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot baby
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- 2 tablespoon tarragon leaves
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- In a double boiler or microwave safe bowl, steam carrots for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Add honey or agave and mix well. Add carrots and tarragon and cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper and orange zest and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
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
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
255mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
10759IU
(215%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8 as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| 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 | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10759IU | 215% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.