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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Veggies

    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe

    Published: Oct 8, 2019 · Modified: Apr 27, 2022 by Ang Paris · 1 Comment
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    Sweet baby carrots cooked until tender, glazed with honey and seasoned with salt and pepper and fresh tarragon are perfect for any meal!
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    Sweet baby carrots cooked until tender, glazed with honey and seasoned with salt and pepper and fresh tarragon are ideal side dish for any meal! This is a quick and easy side dish perfect for a weeknight meal, or the most elaborate holiday feast. via @jugglingactmama

    Sweet baby carrots cooked until tender, glazed with honey and seasoned with salt and pepper and fresh tarragon are ideal side dish for any meal! This is a quick and easy side dish perfect for a weeknight meal, or the most elaborate holiday feast.  

    A white bowl of honey glazed baby carrots with tarragon.
    Easy Honey Glazed Baby Carrots are perfect for any meal!
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    •  Equipment
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • 📖 Variations
    • 📋 Easy Honey Glazed Carrots
    • Honey Glazed Baby Carrots with Tarragon
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    The combination of sweet honey with fresh tarragon is just divine with carrots. If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use dried, of course, just adjust the amount as dried herbs pack a bigger punch.

    Now we all know that "baby carrots" aren't actually baby carrots. As a little girl I used to love pulling carrots early from my Grandfather's garden because they were so sweet.

    Baby carrots are actually just carrots that have been bred to be sweeter and smaller in diameter. They are peeled and cut into a smaller size and sold as baby carrots.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • baby carrots
    • honey - I chose local honey
    • fresh tarragon
    • butter
    • salt and pepper

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    You're going to love how easy this honey glazed baby carrots recipe is to make!

    1. Place the baby carrots into a medium pot and cover with water.
    2. Add about ¼ teaspoon of salt to the water.
    3. Bring to a boil and cook until tender - about 6-9 minutes. (Cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the carrots.)
    4. Drain the carrots and set them aside.
    5. Return the pot to the burner and reduce the heat to low.
    6. Melt the butter, then stir in the honey, remaining salt, pepper and tarragon.
    7. Cook for about one minute, then toss the carrots in the mixture.
    8. Serve immediately, or cover until ready to serve.

     Equipment

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    • Stock Pot
    • Santoku Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Measuring Spoons

    A Note About Local Honey

    Local, raw honey has healing properties that can help strengthen the immune system and reduce seasonal allergies.

    Look for local honey at a farmer's market or the local section of your grocery store.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this carrot recipe

    What does tarragon taste like?

    Tarragon is actually a member of the sunflower family - who knew, right? It is reminiscent of anise and has a licorice taste to it. Ironically, I do not like licorice, but I absolutely LOVE to cook with tarragon! It adds such a unique flavor to whatever you choose to pair it with.

    How long do you cook baby carrots?

    Cooking carrots varies depending on the size of the baby carrots. Plan on 6-9 minutes for 1lb of baby carrots, but be sure to taste-test them before draining. They should be tender to the bite, similar to al dente pasta.

    How many carrots do I need?

    The serving size for carrots is 1 cup and this recipe will feed 4 people.

    What main dishes go well with carrots?

    This honey glazed baby carrots recipe will pretty much go with any protein including poultry, beef, pork and fish.

    How do you reheat glazed carrots?

    To reheat this side dish, simply place it in a microwave safe bowl - the time will depend on how many carrots you have leftover.

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one cup of carrots provides protein, fiber, vitamins A, C and K as well as calcium, potassium and iron.

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    😋 Similar Recipes

    Tender carrots with delicious honey are the perfect side dish for weeknights meals and holiday dinners alike! If you're looking for more yummy ideas, here are some of my favorite vegetable side dishes.

    • Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes, which are especially yummy with brown sugar compound butter - the perfect side for Thanksgiving!
    • Cheesy Cornbread - my go-to side for soups, stews, and chili.
    • Garlic Green Beans - simple and flavorful.
    • Grilled Asparagus in Foil
    • Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
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    📖 Variations

    Usually we recommend that you try our easy recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.

    However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

    If you do not have tarragon (or don't care for it), here are some other herbs you can use instead:

    • basil
    • dill
    • thyme
    • mint

    Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger all work well with carrots also, however they can be overpowering. Use these sparingly and taste as you season.

    A white bowl of honey glazed baby carrots with tarragon.
    These Honey glazed baby carrots with tarragon will have even your fussiest eaters asking for seconds!

    📋 Easy Honey Glazed Carrots

    Everyone loves this yummy honey glazed baby carrots recipe! The honey and tarragon work so well together and I love how fast and easy they are to make.

    Not ready to make these honey carrots yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots with Tarragon

    Sweet baby carrots cooked until tender, glazed with honey and seasoned with salt and pepper and fresh tarragon are perfect for any meal!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: honey glazed baby carrots
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 9 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 165kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Stock Pot
    • Santoku Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb baby carrots
    • ½ teaspoon salt divided
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place the baby carrots into a medium pot and cover with water.
    • Add about ¼ teaspoon of salt to the water.
    • Bring to a boil and cook until tender - about 8-10 minutes. (Cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the carrots.)
    • Drain the carrots and set them aside.
    • Return the pot to the burner and reduce the heat to low.
    • Melt the butter, then stir in the honey, remaining salt, pepper and tarragon.
    • Cook for about one minute, then toss the carrots in the mixture.
    • Serve immediately, or cover until ready to serve.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 15922IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Leah says

      October 08, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious!

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