Best 11 Lemon Glazed Baby Carrots Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of lemon-glazed baby carrot recipes, a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. These vibrant orange gems, kissed with a zesty lemon glaze, transform into a delectable side dish that complements a wide range of main courses. From simple stovetop sautéing to elegant oven-roasted preparations, our recipes offer a variety of cooking methods to suit your preferences and time constraints. Whether you prefer tender-crisp carrots with a hint of caramelization or irresistibly soft and glazed carrots, our recipes will guide you to perfection. Discover the versatility of baby carrots as they pair beautifully with herbs, spices, and complementary vegetables, creating a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to elevate your meals with our selection of lemon-glazed baby carrot recipes, sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-HONEY BABY CARROTS



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Give a fresh twist to carrots with an easy-to-make lemon-honey glaze.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound peeled baby carrots
2 cups water to cover
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring baby carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger. Increase heat to medium-high, then stir in carrots until well coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze is thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 173.2 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS



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These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Drain carrots; add butter mixture and toss gently. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Carrots can be quick and easy to prepare when you combine traditional cooking methods with the ease of the microwave. This recipe is adapted from America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb baby carrots, rinsed
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the carrots under running water and place in a 2 quart casserole, cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring half way through.
  • Drain off any water that accumulates during cooking and add the carrots to a medium saucepan along with the stock, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and zest.
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and carrots are lightly glazed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve.

GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 pound baby carrots, tops removed but with a little green left attached (it's cute)
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, smashed
3 sprigs thyme, picked
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water. Blanch the carrots in the boiling water. When they are cooked but still have some crunch, plunge them immediately into the ice water. When cool, use a clean tea towel to rub the skin off the carrots. Reserve.
  • To a large skillet add the butter, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, cayenne and about 1/2 cup of water. Bring the pan to medium heat swirling occasionally. When most of the water has reduced and the mixture seems homogenous, removed the garlic and add the carrots and stir until they are coated. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the carrots are completely coated and hot.
  • So good for my eyes!

ROASTED CARROTS WITH LEMON



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Roast split carrots with lemon slices and fresh rosemary for a flavorful side dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds medium carrots (preferably with trimmed tops)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, halved and sliced, seeds discarded
3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Halve each carrot lengthwise. Toss on a rimmed baking sheet with the oil, lemon slices, rosemary and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

SUNNY'S EASY MAPLE AND LEMON PAN-ROASTED CARROTS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds rainbow carrots, scrubbed, stems trimmed and halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Flakey salt, for garnish
Chopped fresh Italian parsley or chopped carrot greens, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the maple syrup, butter, lemon zest and juice, chile flakes and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • For the carrots: In a large saute pan on medium to medium-high heat, add the olive oil and when it begins to swirl, add the carrots cut-side down and season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook to sear and caramelize, 5 to 10 minutes, then flip. On the flip, add the glaze and allow it to bubble and reduce, about 2 minutes. Pour everything onto a serving platter. Top with a sprinkle of flakey salt and chopped parsley or carrot greens.

GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup small shallots with 2 tablespoons butter and a pinch each of sugar and salt in a skillet until light brown, about 4 minutes. Add 1 pound baby carrots, 2 more tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup water; simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Top with toasted almonds and chopped tarragon.
  • Photograph By Antonis Achilleos

LEMON & THYME BABY CARROTS



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Make the most of sweet, seasonal carrots by dressing them with herbs, honey and citrus

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1kg baby carrot
2 ½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 ½ tsp clear honey
zest ½ and juice 1 lemon
leaves from 5 thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Put carrots in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 8-10 mins or until tender. Meanwhile, combine rapeseed oil, honey, lemon juice and zest, and thyme leaves.
  • Drain the carrots and return to the pan. Drizzle over the dressing, season well, toss to coat, then transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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For a zippy side dish, try this recipe. These brown sugar-glazed carrots come together in no time at all. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh, frozen or canned whole baby carrots
Water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON GLAZED CARROTS



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This makes a perfect side dish for a Turkey dinner. It's the ONLY way I can get my in-laws to eat carrots. I prefer to steam the carrots, but you can boil them if you don't have a steamer. You can also slice regular carrots if you don't have baby carrots. If you don't have a lemon zester tool, you can use the fine side of a grater.

Provided by Axe1678

Categories     Vegetable

Time 53m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb baby carrots (one package)
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest (yellow part of rind)

Steps:

  • Steam or boil carrots 35-45 minutes.
  • Melt butter and mix in pepper, sugar and lemon zest.
  • Keep warm and stir 3-5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over carrots and serve.

CARROTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER



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THIS simple dish has a surprise in flavor with the touch of lemon and a fresh taste with the addition of parsley. The great color makes any entree pleasing to the eye.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set carrots aside., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and salt. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh baby carrots. If you don't have fresh carrots, you can use frozen or canned carrots, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • If you want your carrots to be extra crispy, blanch them before roasting. To blanch carrots, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the carrots to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • To make the lemon glaze, use fresh lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice will not give you the same bright, citrusy flavor.
  • If you don't have honey, you can use another type of sweetener, such as maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the carrots. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.

Conclusion:

Lemon glazed baby carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The bright citrus flavor of the lemon glaze complements the sweetness of the carrots perfectly. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, lemon glazed baby carrots are a great option.

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