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This honey glazed carrots recipe is simple and ready in minutes. They are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
Quick and simple side dishes make perfect pairings to any dinner – especially Pot Roast, Steak, Roast Chicken, or Parmesan Pork Chops.
The Best honey Glazed Carrots REcipE!
We love all the holidays around here and work hard to get a menu put together – from the main dish to the sides. Here’s why this honey glazed carrots recipe is the perfect addition to your dinner table:
- Quick. They’re on the table in only 15 minutes!
- Easy. They only require a few ingredients.
- A perfect side. These carrots go great with almost any main dish!
Similar to our Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, they are flavorful, soft, and perfect for any dinner (especially holiday dinner).
Ingredients
- baby carrots – Any type of carrot can be used. If needed trim stems and peel. Cut them all the same size so that they cook at the same rate.
- unsalted butter – Salted butter can be used as well.
- honey – Or use maple syrup for a different flavor (If the honey is too hard to scoop, warm it in the microwave).
- lemon juice – Fresh or from a bottle (one regular-size lemon will yield 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice).
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- black pepper
- parsley dried
Quick + Easy!
- CARROTS. Add several cups of water to a pot. Sprinkle with garlic salt and bring to a boil on MEDIUM-HIGH heat.
- Add carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes (shorter for baby carrots and longer for gourmet carrots) or until fork tender.
- GLAZE. Drain the water from the pot. Add butter, honey, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook on LOW for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are coated with glaze.
- Add any more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with dried parsley.
VARIATIONS
- Add lemon or orange zest.
- Flavor with some fresh thyme or rosemary.
- Sprinkle on some cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cayenne pepper.
Alternative Cooking Methods
SLOW COOKER. Place the carrots in a greased crock pot.
- Combine melted butter, honey, lemon juice, garlic salt, pepper, and water.
- Drizzle the mixture over the carrots and mix until the carrots are coated.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until carrots are tender.
OVEN. Place carrots in a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with honey and lemon juice and drizzle on 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until soft.
Storing Tips
- Make ahead of time. These are best fresh but can be prepped the day before. Wash and boil the carrots according to the recipe. Drain and allow them to cool before placing them in an airtight storage container and in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before tossing them in the honey and other seasonings.
- STORE. Leftover honey glazed carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE for up to 2 months. They will be much softer after being frozen, but still delicious.
- Reheat in a pan on the stovetop with a bit of extra butter or olive oil. Or use the microwave to warm them up.
For More Veggie Side Dishes:
Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- fresh ground black pepper
- parsley, dried
Instructions
- Add several cups of water to a pot (enough water to cover the carrots by 1-2 inches). Sprinkle with garlic salt and bring to a boil on MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain the water from the pot. Add butter, honey, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook on LOW for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are coated with glaze.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with dried parsley.
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Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 1328mg, Potassium: 269mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 15904IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Simple, perfect and tasty
I cooked these honey-glazed carrots and it was absolutely delicious! Made it a few days ago and will be making it again tonight!