Sweet Honey-Glazed Carrots and Peas Recipe
This Honey Glazed Carrots and Peas recipe offers a delightful side dish with tender carrots and sweet peas coated in a luscious honey butter glaze. Perfectly balancing natural sweetness and buttery richness, this simple yet elegant vegetable dish pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 3 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook Vegetables: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the sliced carrots. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until they start to become tender but still have a slight bite. Add the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain the vegetables thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Prepare Honey Glaze: In the same saucepan or a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey and allow the mixture to warm until it is well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Glaze Vegetables: Return the cooked carrots and peas to the pan with the honey butter glaze. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze clings to the vegetables and they are heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the honey glazed carrots and peas to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a delightful side.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or olive oil.
- Fresh peas provide the best texture and flavor, but frozen peas work well too.
- You can add a pinch of salt and black pepper to enhance the taste subtly.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains.
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, glazed peas, vegetable side dish, easy vegetable recipe, healthy side dish, honey butter vegetables
