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.

Course Side Dish

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

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

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 15

Total Time 17

Servings persone

Calories 100kcal

Ingredients

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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