Brazilian recipe
Grilled Carrots with Honey
Grilled carrots with honey 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 to 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 to garnish
Where to find ingredients
Carrots, honey, lime, allspice, mint, and parsley can be found at most grocery stores. Olive oil and butter are widely available. Salt and pepper are common pantry staples.
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 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 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
- 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 sauce, which ensures a tender yet firm texture, finished with a butter emulsion that brings shine and intense flavor.
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