Honey-Glazed Carrots
When it comes to versatile and crowd-pleasing side dishes, Honey-Glazed Carrots are a winner. This recipe transforms humble carrots into a show-stopping side, thanks to a buttery honey glaze that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of savory spices.
Ingredients
- For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- For the Carrots
- 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and slice carrots diagonally.
- In a skillet, cook carrots with 2 tablespoons of water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain excess water.
- Add butter, honey, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir until smooth and bubbly. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Toss cooked carrots in the glaze and cook for 3-4 minutes until coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.