Menu Idea
Honey Glazed Baby Carrot
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Serves:
5 to 8 Servings
Level:
Intermediate
Quick and easy to prepare, these carrots are best when cooked al dente, just enough so they still have a bite; the crunch is part of their appeal. Use these carrots as part of a salad, adding them to kale, pine nuts, and crumbled feta. Or make them into a puree by adding an extra pat of butter and processing right before serving. With great amounts of vitamins A and C, carrots should be a staple in your kitchen. They're high in fiber and low in calories, with only 38 calories in a 100-gram serving
Ingredients
2 pack Olivivero Baby Carrot
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) butter
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, or chives, for garnish
Preparation
Gather the ingredients.
Place the baby carrots in a large saucepan. Cover with water and add the salt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes (begin checking for doneness after 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey and brown sugar and cook, stirring continuously, until the sugar is dissolved.
Stir in the lemon juice. Increase the heat to medium-high. Return the reserved carrots to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the carrots.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with the parsley.
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Can I Make These Carrots Vegan?
Yes, and it's very simple. Vegan and plant-based diets stay away from animal products, including honey. For this recipe, you simply need to swap the butter for margarine or vegan butter—even olive oil can do the trick—and the honey for maple syrup, agave syrup, date syrup, or molasses. Both changes can be done at a 1:1 ratio.
PRODUCT IN THIS RECIPE:
Olivivero Baby Carrot