Cooked Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Cooked Carrots! This easy side dish pairs sweet carrots with a luscious glaze made from golden honey, creamy unsalted butter, and a touch of seasoning. Simmered to perfection in just minutes, the carrots are lightly caramelized, delivering a delightful blend of natural sweetness and savory richness. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant addition to holiday spreads, these glazed carrots are ready in under 30 minutes and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this one-pan recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a simple yet crowd-pleasing vegetable side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into even-sized rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Alternatively, cut them into sticks if preferred.
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, add the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan with a lid and let the carrots simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Once the carrots are tender, drain any remaining water from the pan and return it to the stove over low heat.
Add the butter, honey, salt, and black pepper to the pan with the carrots. Stir gently to coat the carrots evenly as the butter melts.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are glazed and fully coated in the butter-honey mixture.
Transfer the cooked carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1538 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1626 mg | 35% | |
*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.
