Lemon Carrots
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Lemon Carrots recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Tender, blanched carrot sticks are sautéed to perfection in rich, melted butter, then coated with a delightful glaze made from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of honey. The result is a beautifully balanced dish, combining sweetness with a tangy citrus kick. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, these zesty, buttery carrots are perfect for pairing with roasted meats, fish, or your favorite holiday mains. Packed with natural flavor and irresistible simplicity, this recipe is a must-try for fans of healthy and delicious vegetable sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly-sized sticks, approximately 2-3 inches long.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and blanch for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
Drain the carrots and immediately submerge them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the blanched carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Toss the carrots to evenly coat them in the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Let the carrots cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and cling to the carrots.
Transfer the lemon carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy this zesty, buttery side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1667 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.
