Honey Glazed Carrots (with Thyme + Lemon)

Honey Glazed Carrots with lemon and thyme aerial on plate.

Honey Glazed Carrots (with Thyme + Lemon)

Honey Glazed Carrots are sautéed with honey, seasoned with fresh thyme, and hit with a bright splash of lemon juice for an easy, delicious spring side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Samantha Skaggs

Equipment

Large Skillet (12-inch)

Ingredients

1 pound carrots peeled and sliced at an angle, ¼-inch thick
½ cup chicken broth OR stock
3 tablespoons honey DIVIDED
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place carrots, broth, 1 tablespoon honey, and salt in an approximately 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the carrots are almost tender when pierced with a fork or the point of a knife.
Uncover pan, increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a couple of minutes or until liquid is reduced to a couple of tablespoons.
Add butter, remaining 2 tablespoons of honey, and thyme to skillet, tossing until butter is melted and carrots are coated. Cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are completely tender and glaze has thickened and turned a light golden color.
Remove skillet from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with pepper. Serve immediately, spooning glaze over individual servings.

Notes

I prefer using large carrots for this recipe for more substantial slices. You can also substitute a 1 lb. bag of pre-sliced carrots/carrot chips to save time.
Vegetable broth may be substituted for the chicken broth.
Maple syrup will work in place of the honey, but it will change the overall flavor of the dish.
Fresh or bottled lemon juice may be used, but I recommend looking for a bottled brand where "lemon juice" is the only ingredient.

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