Caramelized Honey Carrots
A simple yet sophisticated side dish combining the natural sweetness of carrots with honey and butter for a delightful flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots (or regular carrots, peeled and cut into sticks)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by thoroughly washing them. If using regular carrots, peel and slice into sticks.
- Heat the pan by adding olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the carrots in the skillet, tossing gently for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the honey over the softened carrots, stirring to coat them.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring well.
- Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the carrots are glazed and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also incorporate toasted nuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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