Melt in Your Mouth Carrots
Transform your side dish game with these irresistible Melt in Your Mouth Carrots—tender, buttery, and glazed to perfection with a sweet and savory caramelized sauce. This simple yet elegant recipe combines vibrant carrots with a luscious blend of honey, brown sugar, and garlic, balanced by a touch of salt and pepper for depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, these perfectly simmered carrots are finished with a fresh parsley garnish for a pop of color and herbaceous flair. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or looking for an easy weeknight veggie upgrade, these glazed carrots are sure to steal the spotlight. Perfectly tender, lightly sweetened, and richly buttery, they truly live up to their name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. If using large carrots, slice them into evenly sized pieces, around 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Baby carrots can be used whole.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until combined.
Add the prepared carrots to the skillet and toss them in the butter and sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Pour in 1 cup of water, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the carrots simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the carrots.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy the silky, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness of these glazed carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*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.
