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Garlic Herb Carrots

Tender buttery carrots coated in a rich garlic herb glaze with fresh parsley, thyme, and a touch of honey for an elegant and flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Carrot Base
  • 2 lbs whole carrots peeled and trimmed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook carrots for 6–8 minutes until just fork-tender, then drain well.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add carrots and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Cook for 3–4 minutes until glossy and lightly caramelized.
  8. Stir in parsley and thyme, garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

For deeper flavor, let the butter lightly brown before adding garlic. Fresh herbs added at the end keep the flavor bright and elegant.