Quick Easy Honey Lemon Baby Carrots

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Brighten up mealtime with these Quick Easy Honey Lemon Baby Carrots, a side dish bursting with sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors that come together in just 15 minutes. Perfectly cooked baby carrots are lightly caramelized in a luscious blend of honey, lemon juice, and zest, then seasoned with salt and pepper for a perfect balance of flavors. With a hint of fresh parsley for garnish, this dish delivers a colorful and vibrant addition to any table, whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a simple weekday meal. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and big on flavor, this recipe is your go-to for wholesome, crowd-pleasing comfort food.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

8 items

• 450 grams baby carrots
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Rinse and drain the baby carrots thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling.

3. Add the baby carrots to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Drizzle the honey over the carrots and stir well to evenly glaze them. Cook for another 2 minutes.

5. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the carrots cook for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender but still have a slight bite.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding extra salt, pepper, or honey if desired.

7. Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and, if using, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.

8. Serve warm and enjoy your Quick Easy Honey Lemon Baby Carrots!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (135.5g)

Calories		125
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		6.0 g	8%
	Saturated Fat	3.7 g	18%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		15 mg	5%
Sodium		323 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		18.3 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	2.7 g	10%
	Total Sugars	14.0 g
Protein		0.9 g	2%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		37 mg	3%
Iron		0.5 mg	3%
Potassium		320 mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 213 cal (41.0%%)

Protein: 14 cal (2.8%%)

Carbs: 292 cal (56.3%%)