Carrots Elegante Recipe

A Thanksgiving showstopper! This elegant carrot recipe, inspired by a family favorite, features tender carrots glazed in a luscious honey-lemon-ginger sauce, topped with crunchy almonds. Easy to make and incredibly flavorful, it's the perfect side dish for your next holiday gathering or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 230.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrots Elegante

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How to Make Carrots Elegante

  1. Wash and peel 1 pound of carrots. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Cook the carrots in a pot of boiling water, covered, for 8 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  3. While carrots cook, prepare the sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
  4. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth and combined (about 1-2 minutes total).
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish.
  6. Add the cooked carrots to the prepared baking dish.
  7. Pour the honey-lemon-ginger sauce over the carrots and stir gently to coat evenly.
  8. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the carrots are caramelized and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of slivered almonds over the carrots during the last minute of baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

37g

Carbs

8g

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