Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme and Lemon Recipe
Sweet and tender Honey Glazed Carrots cooked in butter and honey with fresh thyme, parsley, and a hint of lemon zest. This simple yet flavorful side dish is perfect for any meal and ready in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-½ inch pieces on the diagonal
Cooking Base
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Ensure carrot pieces are cut uniformly into 1-½ inch diagonal slices for even cooking.
- Melt Butter and Add Ingredients: In a large deep skillet or medium pot with a fitted lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cook Carrots Covered: Cover the skillet and let the carrots cook over medium to medium-low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Glaze with Honey: Uncover the skillet, stir in the honey, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, tossing the carrots until they are lightly glazed and shiny.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in freshly chopped parsley and lemon zest. Serve the honey glazed carrots warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Make sure carrot slices are consistent in size to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust honey quantity for sweeter or less sweet glaze according to preference.
- Use fresh thyme for more vibrant flavor; dried thyme works as a good substitute.
- Can be reheated gently on stovetop or in microwave; add a splash of water or olive oil if needed to loosen glaze.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or additional olive oil.
