Forevermama's Sauted Carrots with Red Onions

Elevate your vegetable side dishes with Forevermama's Sautéed Carrots with Red Onions—a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Sweet carrots and tender red onions are caramelized to perfection in a luscious blend of olive oil and butter, then enhanced with fragrant garlic, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme for a subtle herbal touch. A quick steam locks in their tenderness while maintaining a delightful bite, and a final sauté ensures every bite is glazed in savory sweetness. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve it warm as a stand-alone star or a colorful companion to your favorite protein. Keywords: sautéed carrots, red onions, honey-glazed vegetables, thyme, quick side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 1 large red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into thin diagonal rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and then slice it into thin, even slivers.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the oil.

Step 4

Add the sliced red onions to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 6

Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir well to combine. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften but still retain some firmness.

Step 7

Drizzle the honey over the carrots and onions, sprinkle with thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper, and stir to evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 8

Add the water to the skillet, cover it with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Let the carrots steam for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.

Step 9

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to quickly evaporate any remaining liquid, stirring gently to avoid breaking the carrots.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the sautéed carrots and red onions to a serving platter. Garnish with extra thyme if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(641.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	632.0

Total Fat 40.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 1535.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 185.7mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1530.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 40.3%