Brazilian recipe
Honey Glazed Skillet Carrots
Honey glazed carrots are a classic and effortless side dish, perfectly balancing the natural sweetness of honey with zesty lemon and aromatic 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 allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to taste for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, honey, and citrus at any local grocery store or farmers' market. Allspice and fresh herbs are typically located in the spice and produce aisles respectively.
Preparation
- Peel the carrots
- 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 arrange the carrots with the cut side facing down
- Season with salt and let them brown for 7 minutes without moving them
- Turn the carrots over using tongs
- Season again with salt and black pepper
- Let the other side brown for another 3 minutes
- Combine the honey, allspice, lemon juice, and water in a separate bowl
- Pour this mixture into the skillet
- Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes
- Watch until the carrots are cooked 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 thoroughly in the glaze
- Finish with mint leaves and parsley before serving
Notes
This recipe elevates humble carrots into a sophisticated dish with minimal effort. The secret lies in a slow-simmering process with the glaze, ensuring a tender yet firm texture, finished with a knob of cold butter for a glossy, flavorful sheen.
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