Honey-Glazed Carrots
Side
Ingredients
1 lb. baby carrots or young carrots with green tops peeled and greens trimmed to 1/2 inch
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Description
Sweet honey, tangy vinegar and rich butter provide a balanced glaze for carrots. This dish makes a colorful accompaniment to roast beef or chicken.
Directions
Steam carrots over an inch or two of boiling water until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet and stir in honey and vinegar.
Add steamed carrots to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until carrots are well glazed, 2 to 4 minutes.
Season carrots with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per Serving:120 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein
Special Diets:
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Wheat Free