Published on October 27, 2025

Glazed Mini Carrots

glazed carrot

Servings per recipe: 4 | Serving size: ½ cup | Prep time: 5 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes

Looking for a new holiday side dish or an easy weeknight vegetable? These glazed carrots are quick to make and delicious. 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mini carrots (approximately 1 pound)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Combine carrots, water, honey, butter and salt in a large skillet.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Cover and cook until tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook, stirring often until the liquid is a syrupy glaze, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Analysis per ½ cup serving

Total calories: 80 calories
Total fat: 2 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Monounsaturated:  Fat 0.5 gram
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 grams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Sodium: 220 milligrams
Total carbohydrate: 15 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fiber: 1 grams

Information compiled from data in the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, accessed 02/04/14.

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