Yield: 6 servings
Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots are one of our favorite veggies sides. These sweet and tender carrots are cooked with a little brown sugar, honey, and freshly squeezed orange juice for a brightness that makes these carrots totally addicting.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup honey, more for drizzling on top when serving
- Pinch of salt
- Orange zest, optional for serving
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Instructions
- Place carrots in a deep sided pan, add water until carrots are covered. Loosely cover and bring to a soft boil.
- Cook the carrots for about 10 minutes, until they are fork tender. Drain off the water.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, orange juice, honey and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the carrots are coated. Cook uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of honey, fresh orange zest and chopped parsley.
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Notes
Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Reheat carrots on the stovetop, adding a little extra butter if needed, or in the microwave.
Make Ahead: Prepare and let them cool, then store in an airtight container for up to a few days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, spread on a serving platter, garnish and serve!
Carrots: To save time, you can use baby carrots. Just cut them once longways in half before adding to the pot. However, we find fresh whole carrots to be worth the extra effort as they have a lot more flavor! If using sliced carrots, watch them carefully as they will cook much faster!
Fresh Herbs: Topping your carrots with freshly minced parsley or fresh thyme will add a gorgeous pop of color. Fresh herbs also brighten up the flavor!
Variations: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or ginger (fresh or dried) for a fun twist. You can also skip the honey and use only brown sugar for brown sugar glazed carrots.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 168mg, Potassium: 526mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 25513IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 1mg