Sweet Lemonade Carrots
Transform your everyday veggie side dish into a showstopper with these Sweet Lemonade Carrots! This irresistibly vibrant recipe combines tender carrot sticks glazed in a luscious blend of butter, honey, lemon juice, and brown sugar, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Simmered to perfection, the carrots soak up the zesty glaze while achieving a delightful caramelized finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish makes an effortless yet elegant addition to weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and a hint of herbaceous freshness. Bring life to your table with this unique twist on glazed carrots that’s guaranteed to have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect as a side dish for seasonal feasts or any time of year, Sweet Lemonade Carrots are a surefire way to elevate your veggie game.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 125 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized sticks or rounds for uniform cooking.
Step 2
In a large sauté pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the carrots to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly softened.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, brown sugar, water, and salt until combined.
Step 5
Pour the mixture over the carrots in the pan.
Step 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
Step 7
Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened to a glaze.
Step 8
Remove the pan from heat and stir well to coat the carrots evenly in the glaze.
Step 9
Transfer the sweet lemonade carrots to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (784.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 683.5 |
| Total Fat 24.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g | |
| Cholesterol 65.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1684.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 94.1g | |
| Protein 5.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 200.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1712.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories