These honey glazed carrots get dressed up in a combination of brown butter and honey, making them great for the holidays or any day of the week.
What is brown butter? Brown butter is the upgraded, fancy version of regular butter. Butter is slowly melted over low heat until it starts foaming and brown bits of caramelized milk solids fall to the bottom of the pan. The result is a nutty, slightly sweet butter with a more intense flavor.
This recipe has only a handful of ingredients, but brown butter really improves the flavor. Combine that with sauteed garlic and honey. All pinkies up on this one. This one is a favorite in our house.
Honey Glazed Carrots Ingredients
Carrots: You can use baby carrots, whole carrots chopped into equal pieces, or carrot coins. Just be mindful that the bigger they are, the longer it takes to steam them.
Butter: Browning your butter takes this side dish to the next level. Can you make it without browning the butter? Of course! But it only takes a couple more minutes to brown the butter. So it’s worth it, trust me.
Garlic and honey: These ride second fiddle to the flavor of the brown butter. The garlic compliments the taste of the butter. The honey gives it a bit of sweetness.
Parsley: This ingredient adds a pop of color and freshness. You can also use 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
Recipe Overview
Add carrots to a pan over medium heat. Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes until carrots are cooked but not mushy. Remove from pan and dry pan out.
Add butter to the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Butter will start to foam and turn slightly brown. When you begin to see little brown specks, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Add carrots back to the pan. Stir in honey, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh parsley.
Recipe F.A.Q.
Can you use salted butter?
Using salted butter may make the dish a little too salty. If you use salted butter, only salt to taste after all ingredients are added.
Can you use any other herbs besides parsley?
Yes. Either thyme, mint, dill, or cinnamon could work. Just start with ½ teaspoon and season to taste.
Brown Butter Honey Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs baby carrots
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic - chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley - or 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Add carrots to a pan over medium heat. Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes until carrots are cooked but not mushy. Remove from pan and dry pan out.
- Add butter to the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Butter will start to foam and turn slightly brown. When you begin to see little brown specks, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Add carrots back to the pan. Stir in honey, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh parsley.