Honeyed Carrots and Zucchini Julienne
Brighten up your table with this Honeyed Carrots and Zucchini Julienne, a delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables with a buttery honey glaze. Featuring thinly sliced carrots and zucchini, sautéed to crisp-tender perfection and finished with a touch of thyme and black pepper, this recipe is as quick as it is flavorful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads, this dish brings out the vegetables’ vibrant colors and flavors in just 25 minutes. Serve it warm to complement roasted chicken, grilled fish, or even as a light vegetarian snack. With its easy prep and irresistible glaze, this recipe adds a simple yet sophisticated touch to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into thin julienne strips, about 2-3 inches long.
Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin julienne strips, similar in size to the carrots.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the zucchini to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes, ensuring the vegetables remain crisp-tender.
Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the honey evenly over the vegetables. Stir gently to coat the carrots and zucchini.
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves over the vegetables. Stir to combine.
Add the water to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the honey glaze to slightly thicken and coat the vegetables.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the honeyed carrots and zucchini to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside your favorite main course, or enjoy on its own for a light and flavorful treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 5051 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
