Description
Tender carrots glazed in honey, butter, and warm spices — a simple side dish inspired by traditional carrot tzimmes, perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp butter (or margarine for pareve)
- 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup orange juice (optional, for brightness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook carrots: Boil or steam sliced carrots until just tender (about 8–10 minutes). Drain well.
- Make glaze: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional orange juice.
- Glaze carrots: Add carrots to skillet. Toss to coat and cook for 5–7 minutes until carrots are glossy and lightly caramelized.
- Season & serve: Add salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of golden raisins or a splash of balsamic vinegar while glazing. Works beautifully as a sweet-savory side for holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Glazing
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg