I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic and pepper flakes if desired; set aside., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Combine the honey, oil, salt and pepper; stir into carrots., Transfer carrots to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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evans_w@yahoo.comHighly recommend!
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ysunshine8@hotmail.frSo good!
Terri Wall
w.terri48@yahoo.comWill definitely make again!
Mayur
mayur8@yahoo.comYum!
Janella “Gigi” Didier
jdidier94@yahoo.comDelish!
Harp850
harp850@hotmail.comThis was a quick and easy side dish to make. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful recipe.
Dipnarayan Yadav
y.d@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe. The honey and citrus flavors were a great combination.
Sa if
sif7@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I had a bunch of carrots that were starting to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.
James Yasin
j-yasin@yahoo.comI didn't have any basil on hand, so I used parsley instead. It was still delicious!
Niloy khan
niloy-k@yahoo.comThe carrots were a little too sweet for my taste, but the gremolata helped to balance out the flavors. Overall, it was a good recipe.
op maruf
maruf-o@yahoo.comThis was my first time making honeyed carrots, and I was really impressed with how easy they were to make. The gremolata was a great addition, and I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
D warrior
d-warrior36@aol.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carrots are tender and flavorful, and the gremolata is the perfect finishing touch.
Jacqueline Parsons
parsons-jacqueline@yahoo.comThese honeyed carrots were a hit at my dinner party! The citrus-basil gremolata added a bright and refreshing flavor that perfectly complemented the sweetness of the carrots.