Minted Baby Carrots
Brighten up your table with these Minted Baby Carrots, an elegant yet easy side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender baby carrots coated in a luscious glaze of unsalted butter, honey, and freshly chopped mint, creating a harmony of sweet and herbaceous flavors. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is a quick and healthy way to elevate your meal. Finished with a touch of black pepper for balance, these carrots are as stunning in presentation as they are in taste. Serve them warm and let the vibrant mint aroma steal the show! Keywords: minted baby carrots, glazed carrots, quick side dish, fresh mint carrots, healthy vegetable recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g baby carrots
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Wash and peel the baby carrots, trimming the tops if necessary.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Add the baby carrots to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender but still slightly firm. Use a fork to test their doneness.
While the carrots are cooking, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside.
Drain the cooked carrots and set them aside momentarily.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the honey, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper, creating a glaze.
Return the carrots to the saucepan and toss them gently to coat evenly with the mint glaze.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the minted baby carrots to a serving dish and garnish with a few additional whole mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy this fresh, flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2180 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1658 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.
