**Carrots in Honey Mustard Sauce: A Delightful Side Dish with a Sweet and Tangy Twist**
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our collection of carrot recipes featuring a luscious honey mustard sauce. These delectable dishes offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making them a versatile accompaniment to various main courses. Whether you're craving a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special side dish for a festive gathering, these recipes have something for every occasion. From classic honey mustard carrots to unique variations with a twist, our recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs.
HONEY MUSTARD CARROTS
After tasting this side dish at a restaurant, I created a similar recipe by trial and error in my own kitchen. Since we have six beehives, I like to use honey in many of my recipes. -Jean Dandrea, Burkesville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, cumin and cinnamon. Drain carrots well; stir in the butter, salt and pepper. Add honey mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARROTS IN HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
Make and share this Carrots in Honey Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook carrots to tender, along with salt and sugar, in enough water to barely cover.
- Drain unless you have reduced all the water.
- Place butter, dark brown sugar, mustard and honey in heavy saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and syrupy.
- Add cooked carrots and toss to coat them with sauce.
- Season to taste (use white pepper instead of black).
- Serve hot, sprinkled generously with the chopped parsley.
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
Turn up the stove for Sunny Anderson's healthy Honey-Glazed Carrots recipe from Cooking for Real on Food Network.
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and then carrots and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the carrots and add back to pan with butter, honey and lemon juice. Cook until a glaze coats the carrots, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
EASY HONEY MUSTARD CARROTS
Wonderful color and flavor make fresh carrots a standout side dish. Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over carrots; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MUSTARD GLAZED CARROTS
This recipe is from Sunset Favorites II. This combines mustard which my daughter likes with a vegetable.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine carrots and water in a 3 quart pan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until crisp-tender.(about 10 minutes).
- Drain well.
- Stir in butter, mustard, and sugar.
- Cook, stirring, until carrots are glazed(1 to 2 minutes).
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 242.1, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Baby carrots or small, tender carrots work best for this recipe. Avoid large, woody carrots, as they will take longer to cook and may not be as flavorful.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the carrots, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the carrots will steam instead of roast and will not be as flavorful.
- Roast the carrots until they are tender: The carrots should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked carrots will be mushy and bland.
- Make the honey mustard sauce while the carrots are roasting: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for later use.
- Serve the carrots immediately: The carrots are best served immediately after they are roasted, while they are still hot and tender. You can also store the carrots in the refrigerator for later use, but they may not be as flavorful.
Conclusion:
Honey mustard carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are roasted until tender and then tossed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. These carrots are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Remember that roasting times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your carrots, so keep an eye on them while they are cooking.
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