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Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips

Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips

A delightful side dish featuring sweet carrots and parsnips glazed with honey and thyme, perfect for any dinner plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots choose medium-sized, sweet carrots
  • 4 medium Parsnips opt for fresh, tender parsnips
Glaze
  • ¼ cup Honey main ingredient for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter use for a rich glaze; can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme can substitute with rosemary if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Salt a pinch essential for balance
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked for flavor

Equipment

  • pot
  • Skillet
  • peeler
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the vegetables by peeling and cutting the carrots and parsnips into even-sized pieces.
  2. Boil the roots in salted boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes, then drain.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
  4. Create the glaze by stirring in honey, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter, mixing until smooth.
  5. Add the drained carrots and parsnips to the skillet, coating them with the honey glaze, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, consume within a week of cooking for optimal texture and flavor.

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