Lemon-Honey Baby Carrots

Lemon-Honey Baby Carrots

by Sue Ross 1 year ago
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20 minutes
197.5 kcal
18.5 g carbs
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Description

Give a fresh twist to carrots with an easy-to-make lemon-honey glaze.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound peeled baby carrots
  • 2 cups water to cover
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Bring baby carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger. Increase heat to medium-high, then stir in carrots until well coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze is thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 197.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 18.5 g
protein: 1.4 g
saturated fat: 7.5 g
cholesterol: 30.5 mg
sodium: 173.2 mg
fiber: 3.6 g
sugar: 14.1 g