BHA & BHT Free Buttery Skillet Carrots with Fresh Herbs
Sweet, buttery, and finished with a handful of fresh herbs, this glazed carrot dish is the kind of simple side that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — real butter, honey, fresh thyme, and parsley — which means you're completely clear of the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many packaged and processed foods. BHA and BHT are common in shelf-stable products, but when you're cooking from scratch with ingredients like these, there's simply nothing to worry about. The technique is what makes this recipe special: the carrots simmer gently in butter, water, and honey until just tender, then the heat cranks up to drive off the liquid and leave behind a gorgeous, lightly caramelized glaze. That golden edge on each slice is pure flavor, no shortcuts required. Fresh thyme tossed in at the end adds a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the honey. It's an effortless, crowd-pleasing side that proves clean eating doesn't have to sacrifice a single bit of deliciousness.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into ¼-inch slices
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the carrot slices in a single layer in a 12-inch skillet. Add the butter, water, honey, and salt.
- 2
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover with a lid or foil and cook for 8 minutes, until the carrots are just barely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
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