Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots

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! 🙂

Other Recipes with Carrots

• Carrot Cake
• Carrot Cookies

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Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Cooked carrots with a light honey ginger glaze. 

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carrots with ginger, glazed carrots, honey glazed carrots

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 49 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 8 whole carrots peeled
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tblespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

Instructions

1. Slice carrots into equal sized pieces

2. Boil carrots until soft

3. Strain carrots and set aside.

Glaze

1. Melt butter in a pan.

2. Add honey and ginger

3. Stir lightly for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until mixture slightly thickens

4. Add carrots to pan and gently toss to coat with glaze.

Recipe 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 Facts

Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 34mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Sugars 4g

Vitamin A 6.8%

Iron 0.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.