Here’s a simple, delicious way to make honey-glazed carrots that are sweet, tender, and perfect as a side dish:
🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a dairy-free version)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish
🍳 Instructions
- Prep the carrots
- Peel and cut the carrots evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Cook the carrots
- Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until just tender.
- Drain well.
- Glaze the carrots
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add honey and stir until combined.
- Toss in the cooked carrots and sauté for 3–5 minutes, coating them evenly.
- Season and serve
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
✨ Tips
- For extra flavor, roast the carrots in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, then drizzle with honey and toss before serving.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or a squeeze of orange juice for a subtle twist.
If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute version that caramelizes the carrots right in the pan without pre-boiling. It’s super fast and still melts in your mouth. Do you want me to do that?
