Minted Carrots with Pineapple
Brighten up your table with these Minted Carrots with Pineapple, a vibrant and refreshing side dish that balances the natural sweetness of carrots and pineapple with a hint of zesty lemon and floral honey. Perfectly tender carrots are tossed in a buttery glaze and paired with juicy pineapple chunks for a tropical twist, while a sprinkle of fresh mint adds a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and versatile dish can be served warm as a comforting side or chilled for a light, fruity salad. Whether you're enhancing your weeknight meal or impressing guests at your next gathering, this recipe is a delightful way to add color, flavor, and sophistication to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 200 grams pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 10 grams fresh mint leaves
- 30 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 500 milliliters water
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds or sticks approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and the sliced carrots.
Boil the carrots for 6-8 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
Add the boiled carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them in the buttery sauce.
Gently stir in the pineapple chunks and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the carrots and pineapple just before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or chilled for a refreshing salad option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1702 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1915 mg | 41% | |
*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.
