Brazilian recipe
Delicious Honey Glazed Carrots (Cenoura grelhada com mel)
Honey-glazed grilled 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
1.5 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to garnish
3 carrots
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 tablespoon Rangpur lime juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mint leaves and parsley to garnish
3 carrots
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 tablespoon Rangpur lime juice
Where to find ingredients
Carrots, honey, lime, olive oil, butter, allspice, salt, pepper, mint, and parsley can typically be found at most grocery stores and supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and cut them in half lengthwise
- Cut each resulting half in half widthwise, 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 over with 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
- Observe until the carrots are cooked yet 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 sauce
- Finish 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 sauce, which ensures a tender yet firm texture, finished with a butter emulsion that brings shine and intense flavor.
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