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Everyday carrots made elegant with a delicate honey ginger glaze.
Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots are a delicious vegetable to serve at any meal. Sometimes I need a super simple veggie dish. I rarely cook carrots. I just eat them raw.
Every once in awhile they are just what I want for dinner. These honey ginger glazed carrots are perfect for every day or for an elegant meal.
What ingredients are needed for Ginger Glazed Carrots?
- Carrots
- Butter
- Honey
- Ground Ginger
Can I make these carrots vegan?
Yes, you will need to substitute the butter for olive oil or canola oil.
Can I make Ginger Glazed Carrots ahead of time?
Yes, you can make these carrots ahead of time. Cook the carrots and store in the refrigerator. Just before serving make the glaze and reheat the carrots. I’m all about making life easier! 🙂
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Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots
Cooked carrots with a light honey ginger glaze.
Ingredients
- 8 whole carrots (peeled)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tblespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
Instructions
- Slice carrots into equal sized pieces
- Boil carrots until soft
- Strain carrots and set aside.
Glaze
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add honey and ginger
- Stir lightly for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until mixture slightly thickens
- Add carrots to pan and gently toss to coat with glaze.
Notes
To make ahead of time, carrots can be boiled and then refrigerated until ready to use. Make the glaze as described. Add carrots and cook over low heat until carrots are heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 34mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 340IU
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
10 Comments
Mrs.dibenewestbrook
February 2, 2018 at 7:43 pmMade this for Dinner. I used fresh Ginger. It turned out Yummy.This is easy and great for Meal prep. The baby pushed her chair over to the counter and began eating them. I’d say it was a Hit in the Westbrook house🤗
Kathy
February 3, 2018 at 5:57 amI love that you used fresh ginger! There’s nothing better than kids devouring a healthy dish! I’m so glad that you all loved these carrots. 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
January 5, 2017 at 9:43 amIts funny you posted this recipe because the first thing my boyfriend ever made for me was honey glazed carrots. At first, I crinkled my nose at the idea, like you I ate them raw, but then once I tasted them – omg! So good.
Kathy
January 6, 2017 at 10:03 amThey are pretty delicious!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
January 4, 2017 at 5:43 amYummy looking carrots! Actually, we went to a catered church luncheon and these are what was served. So good!!!!
Kathy
January 4, 2017 at 6:55 amSounds like a great luncheon!
Agness Walewinder
December 28, 2016 at 5:19 pmThis is a great recipe for me because I love carrots and I often get bored of eating them raw. Love it!
Kathy
January 3, 2017 at 8:37 pmThanks, Agness! This is a great way to mix up plain old carrots.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
December 27, 2016 at 2:17 pmBeautiful glaze on those carrots! They really make a super easy yet delicious side dish!
Velva
December 24, 2016 at 7:51 amProof that simple is best. Beautiful side dish of carrots.