Side Dish: United States – Honey-Glazed Carrots

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 12 min

Total 22 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally (or baby carrots)
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
2 tbsp (42 g) honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Place carrots in a saucepan, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and simmer until just tender (8–12 minutes); drain.
2. Return pan to medium heat, add butter and honey, and stir until butter melts and begins to foam.
3. Add carrots and toss to coat, cooking 2–3 minutes until glaze thickens and coats carrots.
4. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley if using, and serve warm.