Description
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender carrots glazed with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce infused with fresh rosemary and thyme. Perfect for any occasion and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Peel and slice 1 pound of carrots into uniform sticks or rounds about ¼-inch thick.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly, swirling occasionally.
- Add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Toss the sliced carrots into the skillet, stirring to coat them in the herb butter. Pour in ¼ cup water or vegetable broth, cover with a lid, and steam for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm.
- Remove the lid, increase heat slightly, and stir in 2 tablespoons honey. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the glazed carrots. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra fresh herb sprigs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Toast herbs gently in butter to unlock oils without burning. Use unsalted butter for better salt control. Stir constantly when adding honey to prevent burning. If glaze is too thin, increase heat slightly and stir until thickened. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and honey with maple syrup. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup (125 g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: honey butter glazed carrots, savory glazed carrots, fresh herbs carrots, easy side dish, quick carrot recipe, healthy carrot side, kid-friendly carrots