Brazilian recipe
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Honey glazed roasted carrots are a classic and practical side dish, balancing the sweetness of honey with the freshness of lemon and the aromatic touch of allspice.
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Ingredients
3 carrots
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup water
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup water
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint and parsley leaves for garnish
Where to find ingredients
Carrots are readily available in the produce section of any supermarket. Honey can be found in the baking aisle or the honey/syrup section. Lime juice can be found bottled in the juice aisle, or you can use fresh limes in the produce section. Olive oil and butter are standard supermarket staples. Allspice is typically found in the spice aisle. Salt and pepper are also standard. Fresh mint and parsley are usually found in the produce section, often in a refrigerated display with other fresh herbs.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise
- Cut each resulting half lengthwise again, diagonally
- 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 brown for 7 minutes without moving
- Turn the carrots with tongs
- Season again with salt and 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
- Observe until the carrots are tender but firm and the liquid has reduced by half
- Turn off the heat and add the butter
- Gently swirl the skillet so the butter melts and forms a glossy glaze
- Coat the carrots well in the glaze
- Garnish with mint and parsley leaves before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms carrots into a sophisticated dish in a simple way. The secret lies in slow cooking with the glaze, which ensures a tender yet firm texture, finished with a butter emulsion that adds shine and intense flavor.
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