Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds or diagonal slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots by peeling them and cutting them into 1/2-inch thick rounds or diagonal slices. Ensure all pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the prepared carrots to the skillet. Stir to coat the carrots evenly with the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the water, honey, and chopped fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp. Check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened into a glaze that coats the carrots.
⏱️ 6 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds or diagonal slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots by peeling them and cutting them into 1/2-inch thick rounds or diagonal slices. Ensure all pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the prepared carrots to the skillet. Stir to coat the carrots evenly with the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the water, honey, and chopped fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp. Check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened into a glaze that coats the carrots.
⏱️ 6 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min