Honey and lemon glazed carrots

These carrots are glazed in a pan with honey, lemon and butter to become sweet, tender and aromatic. It is a super easy side dish that goes well with a variety of main courses including chicken, fish and pork but is equally delicious in a vegetarian version on a crispy bruschetta with a slightly spicy cheese or soft brie.

Honey and lemon glazed carrots

Glazed carrots in a pan with honey and lemon is a quick and easy vegetable side dish. Perfect with chicken or on a crunchy bruschetta with sharp cheese.

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Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 17 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine egg-free, gluten free, Ovo-lacto vegetarianism

Servings 3 persone

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 500 g carrots
• 1 tbsp salt for the boiling
• 2-3 tbsp honey
• 30 g butter
• 1 lemon (only the zest)
• grounf pepper to taste
• 1 tsp thyme (optional)

Instructions

 

Instructions honey and lemon glazed carrots

• Wash, peel and cut the carrots into rounds up to 5 mm thick. Put the carrots in a saucepan, add plenty of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook the carrots for 8-10 minutes or until tender but not too soft. Drain and set aside.
• In a pan, melt the butter and honey. Add lemon zest and, if you like, a teaspoon of dried thyme. Add the carrots and ground pepper and mix well to cover. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are completely tender and aromatic. Sprinkle with parsley or chives to taste then serve immediately.
  

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Notes

The nutritional values are generated automatically for indicative purposes only and are therefore not completely accurate.

Nutrition

Serving: 3personsCalories: 100kcal

Keyword carrots, easy side dish, honey, side dish idea, vegetarian side dish

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Store in the fridge and eat within few days.

lot of love. B.

p.s. If you are looking for another easy and quick vegetable side dish check my Roasted butternut squash with herbs (photo below) or Sauteed potatoes with green peppers (Italian friggitelli) (photo below).