Brazilian recipe
Honey Glazed Skillet Carrots
Honey glazed carrots are a classic and practical side dish, balancing the sweetness of honey with the brightness of lime and the aromatic notes of allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in the produce and baking aisles of your local grocery store. Use fresh herbs and high-quality honey for the best flavor results.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and slice 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 cut-side down
- Season with salt and let them sear for 7 minutes without moving them
- Flip the carrots using tongs
- Season again with salt and black pepper
- Let the other side brown for another 3 minutes
- Combine the honey, allspice, lime juice, and water in a separate bowl
- Pour this mixture into the skillet
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes
- Check that the carrots are cooked through but still firm and the liquid has reduced by half
- Turn off the heat and add the cold butter
- Gently swirl the skillet so the butter melts and forms a glossy sauce
- Coat the carrots well in the glaze
- Finish with fresh mint leaves and parsley before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms carrots into a sophisticated dish with minimal effort. The secret lies in slow-cooking them in the sauce, ensuring a texture that is tender yet firm, finished with a butter emulsion that provides a glossy, flavor-packed glaze.
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