Easy Glazed Stovetop Carrots

5 from 9 votes

Easy Glazed Stovetop Carrots

Stovetop Carrots are an easy way to get your kids to eat more veggies. These delicious honey-glazed carrots are sweet, garlicky, cheesy, and zesty. You won't need to spend much time on prep, but you'll end up with a restaurant-worthy side dish. Pair with your favorite protein-centric entrée.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Brianna May

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise & sliced into 3 inch long sticks*
1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt*
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup water or broth of any kind
3-4 Tablespoons honey*
7-8 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
1 lemon, zested
chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

In a large skillet (ideally stainless steel), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, salt, and pepper. Stir.
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 pounds carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise & sliced into 3 inch long sticks*, 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt*, fresh ground black pepper
Increase the heat to medium high (high if needed). Brown the carrots and the butter, tossing them occasionally. Do not stir continuously or they will not brown. This will take about 8-10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium. Deglaze the skillet with the broth. Reduce for 4-5 minutes.
1/2 cup water or broth of any kind
Add the honey and garlic.
3-4 Tablespoons honey*, 7-8 cloves garlic, minced
Reduce for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. The glaze will continue to thicken while it cools.
Garnish the carrots with the parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley.
1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano, 1 lemon, zested, chopped fresh parsley, optional

Notes

Carrots: You can cut these stovetop carrots any way you like, including slices or coins. It's important to note that thinner carrots will be softer and thicker ones will be more firm after cooking. Additionally, the carrot slices should be about the same size so they cook evenly.
Honey: If you don’t have honey (or don’t want to use honey), maple syrup or brown sugar are great alternatives. Use anywhere between 2-4 tablespoons of a sweetener, depending on your preference for sweetness.
Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
Brown the butter and carrots. Browning these ingredients helps create additional flavor for these stovetop carrots. Do not stir continuously; otherwise, the carrots and butter will not properly brown.
Don’t skip the garnishes. Since these carrots are quite sweet, adding garnishes is necessary to help balance their sweetness. Salty, spicy, and fresh flavors complement the honey in this recipe.
Don’t overcook the carrots. If you leave the carrots on the stove too long, they'll turn mushy. A mushy consistency will make the dish difficult to serve, as the carrots will fall apart. Ensure you watch the carrots as they cook and remove them from the heat when they're fork-tender.

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