Quick Easy Honey Lemon Baby Carrots
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
Rinse and drain the baby carrots thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling.
Add the baby carrots to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drizzle the honey over the carrots and stir well to evenly glaze them. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding extra salt, pepper, or honey if desired.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and, if using, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy your Quick Easy Honey Lemon Baby Carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 888 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1510 mg | 32% | |
*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.
