Baby Carrots with Hazelnuts
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Baby Carrots with Hazelnuts, a perfect balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and herbaceous flavor. Tender baby carrots are gently simmered and caramelized in a buttery honey glaze, then topped with toasted hazelnuts and a sprinkle of fresh thyme for a delicious crunch and earthy aroma. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this elegant dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a vibrant addition to any holiday table. The roasted hazelnuts bring a gourmet touch, making this recipe a standout choice for lovers of simple yet refined vegetable sides. Perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 50 grams hazelnuts
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 120 milliliters water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until their skins begin to crack and they are fragrant. Once roasted, transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub gently to remove the skins. Roughly chop the hazelnuts and set aside.
While the hazelnuts are roasting, rinse the baby carrots under cold water and trim any greens, leaving a small bit of the tops for aesthetics, if desired.
In a large skillet, combine the baby carrots, water, butter, honey, salt, and black pepper. Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the water has mostly evaporated.
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat slightly. Stir the carrots continuously for 2-3 minutes so they become lightly caramelized and coated in the buttery glaze.
Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts and fresh thyme over the carrots, stirring gently to combine.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish, garnish with any remaining hazelnuts and thyme, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 18 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
