Sweet Lemonade Carrots
Transform your everyday veggie side dish into a showstopper with these Sweet Lemonade Carrots! This irresistibly vibrant recipe combines tender carrot sticks glazed in a luscious blend of butter, honey, lemon juice, and brown sugar, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Simmered to perfection, the carrots soak up the zesty glaze while achieving a delightful caramelized finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish makes an effortless yet elegant addition to weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and a hint of herbaceous freshness. Bring life to your table with this unique twist on glazed carrots that’s guaranteed to have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect as a side dish for seasonal feasts or any time of year, Sweet Lemonade Carrots are a surefire way to elevate your veggie game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 125 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized sticks or rounds for uniform cooking.
In a large sauté pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the carrots to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly softened.
In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, brown sugar, water, and salt until combined.
Pour the mixture over the carrots in the pan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened to a glaze.
Remove the pan from heat and stir well to coat the carrots evenly in the glaze.
Transfer the sweet lemonade carrots to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1684 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1712 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.
