Transform your everyday side dish into something extraordinary with this Simple Honey Glazed Carrots recipe. Featuring tender carrots coated in a luscious honey-butter glaze, this quick and easy dish brings a perfect balance of sweetness and savory warmth to your table. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe calls for only a handful of pantry staples—carrots, honey, butter, and a hint of salt and pepper—but delivers big on flavor. Whether you're dressing up a weeknight dinner or adding a touch of elegance to a holiday feast, these honey-glazed carrots are a versatile crowd-pleaser. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, they’re a simple yet stunning addition to any meal.
Peel and slice the carrots into evenly sized rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. If the carrots are small, you can leave them whole or cut them in half lengthwise.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with the butter.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the carrots cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly firm.
Remove the lid and stir in the honey, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the carrots are fully cooked and glazed with the honey-butter mixture.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the honey-glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your simple, flavorful side dish!
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1532 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1638 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.