Soy Free Classic Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet, buttery, and finished with a glossy honey glaze, these carrots are the kind of simple side dish that somehow steals the show at the dinner table. Every ingredient here is completely clean and straightforward — carrots, butter, honey, and a handful of pantry basics — so there's no need to squint at labels hunting for hidden soy derivatives. That's a bigger deal than it sounds, since soy lecithin and soy-based oils sneak into a surprising number of packaged sauces and glazes. This recipe skips all of that by building its own luscious coating right in the skillet. The technique is clever: the carrots steam tender in the first phase, then the liquid reduces into a caramelized, sticky glaze that clings to every slice. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end adds an herby brightness that keeps the sweetness from feeling one-note. It comes together in one pan and goes with just about everything, which makes it an easy weeknight staple or a reliable addition to a holiday spread.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into ½-inch slices
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the carrots, butter, honey, water, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- 2
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes, until the liquid has reduced to a thick, glossy glaze that coats the carrots and the edges of the pan begin to look lightly caramelized. Watch closely in the final minute — the honey can scorch quickly once the liquid is nearly gone.
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