Honey-glazed carrots are a simple, sweet-and-savory side dish—tender carrots coated in a buttery, glossy glaze 🍯🥕
🥕 Honey-Glazed Carrots
🧾 Ingredients:
- 3–4 cups Carrots (peeled and sliced or baby carrots)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley or thyme
🔪 Instructions:
- Cook the Carrots
- Boil or steam carrots for 8–10 minutes until just tender (not mushy).
- Drain well.
- Make the Glaze
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in honey, salt, and pepper.
- Glaze the Carrots
- Add carrots to the pan and toss until fully coated.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until shiny and slightly caramelized.
- Serve
- Garnish with herbs if you like and serve warm.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili flakes for extra flavor
- Use maple syrup instead of Honey for a different twist
- Roast instead of boiling for deeper caramelization (200°C / 400°F for 25 minutes)
This dish is sweet, buttery, and slightly savory—perfect with roasted chicken, rice, or holiday meals 😋
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style version with garlic and balsamic glaze for a more gourmet flavor.
