Oats Free Buttery Skillet Carrots with Fresh Herbs
Sweet, buttery, and finished with bright fresh herbs, this skillet side dish is the kind of thing that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Diagonal-cut carrots get simmered in a simple mix of butter, honey, and water until just tender, then the heat cranks up to reduce everything down into a glossy, caramelized glaze that clings to every slice. The edges turn lightly golden, the honey deepens, and the whole pan smells incredible before you've even added the herbs. A scatter of fresh thyme and chopped flat-leaf parsley at the finish keeps it feeling vibrant and a little elegant without any extra effort. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of oats and any grain-based thickeners — the glaze comes entirely from reducing the cooking liquid, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It works beautifully alongside roasted meats, a simple weeknight chicken, or even as part of a holiday spread where you want something that looks impressive but comes together in one pan.
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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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