HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP GREMOLATA

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Dark honeys, like buckwheat, bring a touch of earthy sweetness to these lightly glazed beauties. The gremolata, made with the frilly green carrot tops, make a delicious and pretty finishing touch while adding to your #wasteless repertoire. If bunched carrots with tops aren't available, use parsley for the gremolata instead.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Carrot     Root Vegetable     Side     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Vegetarian     Vegetable     #WasteLess     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 3/4-5 pounds small carrots with tops (about 4-5 bunches), trimmed, peeled, tops reserved
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon dark honey, such as buckwheat
Kosher salt
2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, butter, orange juice, honey, and 1 tsp. salt in a large wide heavy pot. Cover and cook over medium heat until carrots are crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse about 1 bunch worth of carrot tops and pat dry. Coarsely chop to yield about 2/3 cup. Combine tops with garlic, lemon zest, oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
  • Uncover carrots and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces enough to coat carrots, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and cayenne; adjust seasonings.
  • Transfer carrots to a platter and top with carrot top gremolata.

Naduli Bandara
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This is a must-try recipe for carrot lovers!


Ubia Johnpaul
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrots.


Sara Baloch
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.


md Emon44
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


Tessy Adeafolabi
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This recipe is a great way to use up carrot tops.


Fahad Khattak
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


Jesus Palazuelos
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a simple and flavorful side dish.


anitosh roy
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I found that the carrots took a bit longer to cook than the recipe indicated.


Stevie Dixon
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These carrots were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's a personal preference.


Shawty Hayes
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I was a bit skeptical about the carrot top gremolata, but it really does add a nice flavor to the dish.


Crystal Chandler
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the nutty flavor of the browned butter.


Hassan Baig
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carrots are always tender and flavorful, and the gremolata is a nice touch.


Doffin Coffin
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These honey-glazed carrots were a hit at our dinner party! They were perfectly caramelized and the carrot top gremolata added a bright, herbaceous flavor.