Stovetop Caramelized Carrots With Garlic And Honey
Tender stovetop caramelized carrots infused with garlic and honey—sweet, savory, and buttery. These simple carrots are cooked to golden perfection in one pan, finished with fresh parsley for a beautifully flavorful and easy side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Pan‑Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally (or halved baby carrots)
½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1–2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon fresh flat‑leaf parsley, minced
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and salt, then cover to steam for about 15 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in the sliced garlic; continue cooking uncovered until carrots are fork-tender and starting to brown (about 10 minutes).
- Add remaining butter, honey, and parsley. Stir gently until carrots are glazed and shiny.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for richer sweetness.
- Add a pinch of chipotle powder or smoked paprika for subtle heat.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or orange juice for brightness.
- Swap parsley for thyme or rosemary to change the herbal tone.
- Halve baby carrots lengthwise for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ pound broccoli
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
