Honey Mint Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Honey Mint Carrots, a sweet and savory side dish that’s as effortless as it is elegant. Tender slices of carrots are simmered to perfection, then kissed with a luscious honey-butter glaze and finished with a pop of fresh mint for a refreshing twist. This quick and flavorful recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, strikes the perfect balance of natural sweetness and herbaceous charm. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or sprucing up a weeknight meal, these glazed carrots promise vibrant color, irresistible flavor, and a touch of gourmet flair. Perfect for pairing with roasts, grilled proteins, or as a stand-alone vegetarian delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
In a large skillet or saucepan, add the water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots and salt to the skillet, cover, and let them cook for 8-10 minutes until the carrots are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
Once the water has mostly evaporated, reduce the heat to low and add the butter and honey to the skillet.
Gently stir the carrots to coat them evenly in the honey-butter mixture and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
Season with black pepper and stir in the chopped fresh mint leaves.
Transfer the honey mint carrots to a serving dish and garnish with a few extra mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1608 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1651 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.
