Brazilian recipe
Honey-Glazed Seared Carrots
These honey-seared carrots are a classic and practical side dish, balancing the natural sweetness of honey with the brightness of lemon and the aromatic touch of allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint and parsley leaves to taste, for garnish
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint and parsley leaves to taste, for garnish
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in the produce, pantry, and dairy aisles of your local grocery store or farmers market.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise
- Cut each piece in half crosswise on a diagonal
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over low heat
- Add the olive oil and place the carrots in the pan with the cut side facing down
- Season with salt and let them sear for 7 minutes without moving them
- Turn the carrots over using tongs
- Season again with salt and black pepper
- Let the other side sear for another 3 minutes
- Combine the honey, allspice, lemon juice, and water in a separate bowl
- Pour this mixture into the skillet
- Cover the pan and cook for approximately 10 minutes
- Watch until the carrots are tender but firm and the liquid has reduced by half
- Turn off the heat and add the butter
- Gently shake the skillet so the butter melts and forms a shiny sauce
- Coat the carrots well in the sauce
- Finish with fresh mint and parsley leaves before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms carrots into a sophisticated side dish with minimal effort. The secret lies in slow-cooking them in the glaze, which ensures a texture that is tender yet firm, finished with a knob of cold butter for a glossy, flavorful shine.
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