Heart Healthy Honey Carrots

Name: Heart Healthy Honey Carrots
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb baby carrots; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Getty Images

These easy honey carrots make a simple but elegant side dish that shines with any protein it accompanies. Black pepper, parsley and a squeeze of lemon lifts the flavor of this gluten-free recipe to new heights.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

83

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

1 lb baby carrots

1 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/8 tsp salt

Black pepper to taste

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Honey Carrots

Step 1

In double steamer or in a colander set over a pot of simmering water and covered, steam carrots over medium heat until fork-tender.
Step 2

Transfer steamed carrots to a saucepan. Add honey and margarine and heat over medium heat, stirring until a syrupy glaze forms, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

About 3/4 cup

83

Calories

2

g

Fat

9

mg

Cholesterol

176

mg

Sodium

15

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

1

g

Protein

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