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Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

A close-up of candied carrots in a skillet.

This Honey Glazed Carrots recipe is fuss-free, nutrient dense and made in less than 20 minutes! Coated with a honey, brown sugar and orange juice sweetened glaze, these carrots are anything but ordinary.

Ingredients

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  • l lb baby carrots (halved)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add carrots to a medium pot with 3 cups of water over medium high heat. Allow water to come to a boil and cook until tender when pierced (about 8-10 minutes). Drain water.
  2. Next add butter, honey, brown sugar, orange juice and vanilla stirring to coat tender carrots in pot.
  3. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, occasionally stirring to coat the carrots. Once the carrots are glazed perfectly then season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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