Lemon Glazed Carrots
A slightly sweet and lemony glaze makes these Lemon Glazed Carrots a great compliment to any holiday dinner or everyday dinner table.
Lemony Carrots: A Perfect Spring Side Dish
While we may not be able to tell that spring is upon us, it is undeniable that Easter is just around the corner.
I think the unnaturally cool weather has made Easter sneak, quite surprisingly, from the throes of winter, to pounce, suddenly, on our doorstep.
Our Lemon Glazed Carrots Recipe
These carrots are a springy twist on your classic glazed carrots.
Lemon adds a light and refreshing brightness that accents the carrot's natural sweetness. A little brown sugar and a pinch of nutmeg bring just enough of a warm caramel flavor to round out the flavors.
Best of all, this side dish is EASY. A quick saute and simmer, and these carrots are ready to go.
They're intended to be slightly crisp, so even on a buffet table, they won't wind up mushy by the time seconds, or thirds, come around.
Lemon Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 lb baby carrots
- ⅓ c hot water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium, non-stick frying pan with a lid melt butter over medium heat.
- Add carrots and saute 10 minutes, until slightly golden.
- Add remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
Sarah founded Curious in 2010 as a way to save her recipe creations and share culinary experiences. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from over 10 years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
This recipe looks yummy! :0)
I have never thought of lemon on carrots before and it sounds wonderful! Definitely love having different options when it comes to side dishes and vegetables.
I love carrots, and the lemon glaze sounds so unique and tasty!
I made these lemon glazed carrots last Christmas and will again this year. Just before serving I sprinkled on a little lemon zest, pommegranite seeds and a little minced fresh parsley. So colorful and delicious! They were a hit.
I love the idea of garnishing them with pomegranate seeds!
Easter or not, I'll probably make these carrots as a side with my everyday meals. Yum!
Hubby isn't fond of lemon, but he loves carrots, so will be giving these a try
I love glazed carrots! These look so good. Yum!
I love this idea! I've never been a fan of the super sweet glazes for carrots, but it seems like lemon would balance out the sweetness perfectly.
I love the idea of these carrots packed with flavor! YUM
I am disappointed that there is no sign of spring coming, lets hope something changes quickly in the forecast and it warms up at least a little before next weekend. By the way the flavours you have used with these carrots sound wonderful. I love the addition of nutmeg.