Nippy Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Nippy Carrots—a quick and easy side dish that’s both tangy and spicy! Featuring tender rounds of carrots coated in a bold glaze infused with red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this recipe is elevated with a hint of red chili flakes and aromatic garlic. Finished with fresh parsley, these carrots strike a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or as an impressive addition to holiday spreads. Perfectly paired with roasted meats or as a vibrant vegetarian option, these Nippy Carrots are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 150 milliliters water
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley. Set both aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them in the butter.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the carrots cook for 8-10 minutes, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and let the remaining water evaporate completely. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Once the water has evaporated, lower the heat to medium-low and pour the vinegar mixture over the carrots.
Stir well to coat the carrots evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens and clings to the carrots.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
Serve warm as a side dish, and enjoy the tangy, spicy flavors of your Nippy Carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1796 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*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.
