Best 9 Honey Citrus Carrots Recipes

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**Honey Citrus Carrots: A Symphony of Sweet, Tangy, and Crunchy Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing honey citrus carrots, where sweet and tangy flavors dance harmoniously, complemented by a delightful crunch. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender-crisp carrots glazed in a luscious honey citrus sauce. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic honey glaze to a zesty orange-infused version. Whether you prefer a simple yet elegant side dish or a vibrant addition to your main course, our honey citrus carrots will elevate your dining experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible medley of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY & GINGER GLAZED CARROTS



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For weeknights, holidays and special events, we make a sweet and tangy carrot dish flavored with ginger, lemon juice and honey. Make it ahead and reheat in the oven if needed or swap out the almonds for pecans. -Laura Mims, Little Elm, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to pan., Add raisins, honey, butter, lemon juice, ginger and salt; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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Easy honey-glazed carrots brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and cooked, on the stove, with some herbs and olive oil.

Provided by April Anderson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the carrots, herbs, and salt. Stir the carrots around to coat them evenly in the oil and herbs. Cover the pan and let them cook, occasionally stirring, for 20 minutes. The carrots should be fork-tender but with a little resistance.
  • Whisk the honey and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add it to the pan and stir to coat the carrots. Cook the carrots uncovered for 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized in spots.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 189 calories, Sugar 19.8g, Sodium 389.7mg, Fat 7.6g, SaturatedFat 1.1g, UnsaturatedFat 6g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 31.6g, Fiber 6.6g, Protein 2.2g, Cholesterol 0mg

LEMON HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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Baby carrots cooked in a honey, butter, ginger, and lemon glaze. This goes really well with peppercorn steak and cheesecake.

Provided by VVMYRSS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound baby carrots
water to cover
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Bring carrots and enough water to cover to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-high and continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in honey. Add lemon juice and ginger. Increase heat to medium and stir in carrots until well coated. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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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

Salt
1 pound baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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.

HONEY ROASTED CARROTS



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Simple. Easy. Delicious.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 carrots, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the whole carrots into a baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix until the carrots are completely covered with olive oil. Pour on the honey, then season to taste with salt and pepper; mix until evenly coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, or cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS



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My mother used sugar in this recipe, but a local man who keeps bees on our farm shares honey with use so I use that instead.-Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place carrots and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet; stir in honey and lemon juice. Cook over low heat for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add carrots; cook and stir for 1 minute or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY CITRUS CARROTS



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Make and share this Honey Citrus Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 whole new 6 inch carrots, scrapped
4 tablespoons butter, melted (or less)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the carrots in apprx 1" of water for 10 minutes, they should still be slightly crisp so the time depends on the size/thickness of the carrots. Drain. While the carrots are cooking, mix together the melted butter, honey & grated citrus peel. Pour over the drained carrots and warm the carrots through over low heat until the carrots are glazed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional).

SIMPLE HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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Make and share this Simple Honey Glazed Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds carrots, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-2 lbs baby carrots
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
fresh ground black pepper or chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse carrots under cold water and put in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add honey and brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and gently stir in carrots, coating well. Continue heating, gently stirring, until carrots are hot and glazed. Serve immediately garnished with freshly ground pepper or chopped parsley, if desired.

HONEY-ROAST CARROTS



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Slightly sticky yet succulent and sweet, honey and carrots are a classic combination that will never go out of style

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Side dish, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg Chantenay carrot , or large carrots, cut into big chunks
1 heaped tsp clear honey
juice 1 large orange
2 tbsp mild olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C/gas 6. Boil carrots for 5 mins till almost cooked, drain and cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small roasting tray, tip in carrots, season and roast for 20 mins until cooked, but still with a little bite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Carrots: Select fresh, tender carrots with a vibrant orange color and smooth skin.
  • Prepare the Carrots Properly: Peel and cut the carrots into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use Fresh Citrus: The zest and juice of fresh oranges and lemons add a bright, citrusy flavor to the carrots.
  • Add Aromatics: Enhance the flavor of the carrots by adding aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, and thyme.
  • Balance the Sweetness: If you find the honey-citrus glaze too sweet, add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the flavors.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley over the carrots before serving for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Honey Citrus Carrots offer a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making them a versatile side dish that complements a variety of main courses. Whether you prefer a simple roasted version or one with a glaze made from honey, citrus, and aromatic spices, these carrots are sure to impress. With their vibrant color and enticing aroma, they are a delicious and visually appealing addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give Honey Citrus Carrots a try - you won't be disappointed!

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