Carrots Scented with Cardamom and Fennel
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these Carrots Scented with Cardamom and Fennel—an aromatic medley of sweet and savory flavors that’s as enticing as it is simple to make. Tender carrots are sautéed to perfection in olive oil infused with the warm, earthy notes of fennel seeds and ground cardamom, then glazed with honey and brightened with a splash of lemon juice for a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a beautiful way to bring gourmet flair to your table, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for an easy yet impressive weeknight side. Garnished with fresh parsley, these carrots pair wonderfully with roasted meats, grain bowls, or as a standalone vegetarian delight. Perfect for lovers of fragrant spices, this recipe promises to make carrots anything but ordinary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds or sticks, depending on your preference.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the fennel seeds to the pan and toast them for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until aromatic.
Stir in the carrots and let them cook for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Sprinkle the ground cardamom over the carrots and continue to cook for another minute to release the flavor.
Add the honey and lemon juice to the pan, stirring to coat the carrots evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
