Honey Glazed Carrots in Tarragon and Mint (20 Min, Vegetarian)
- Updated on Dec 17, 2014
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Honey Glazed Carrots – integral to pretty much any Christmas lunch. Easy to do wrong, even easier to do right.
There are so many different versions out there – but we think we’ve created the best.
Tarragon goes really well when combined with sweet things – and carrots are a naturally sweet vegetable. On top of that, a bit of mint or honey fits really well – try it for yourself.
It’s a really quick side dish to make, with very little prep time. Best get it on the menu then.
Health Benefits – Honey Glazed Carrots
Everyone knows carrots are good for you. Just ask a rabbit 😀
Happily, in these days of new research which seems to prove just about everything is bad for you – carrots are still going strong.
Abundant in vitamin A, they help to regulate cell growth and division, stimulate white blood cell activity and even help to to remodel bone.
They’ve also been found to greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and have some serious antioxidant benefits.
Need any more reasons to stick them on the Christmas table?
Ingredients
- 4 carrot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tarragon (fresh is great, dry is still fine)
- 5 leaves mint, fresh (dried is ok too)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
Instructions
- Peel then chop the carrots into slices.
- Boil in water for 8 minutes (you could steam them too).
- Drain carrots and tip away water.
- Using the same pan to save on washing up, put the carrots back in and throw in the oil.
- Cook on a medium heat for 7 minutes.
- Add the herbs, salt and pepper.
- Add maple syrup (or honey).
- Cook the carrots on a medium heat for a further five minutes – they should be soft through the inside and just beginning to brown on the outside when ready. Turn up or lower heat as necessary.
- Done!
NOTES
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Hello, honey is actually not Vegan!
But there are amazing substitutes like maple syrup, agave nectar etc.
Hopefully this helps someone, wouldn’t want to misinform someone.
Some Vegans do eat it though, it’s all about preferences.
https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/why-honey-not-vegan
Hi Kalel, you’re right the title is indeed a bit confusing! Though in the recipe we call for maple syrup. Thanks for the info as well 😀
I finally made it for dinner tonight as an accompaniment to my main dish. It was SO delicious that I ended up having these carrots as my main! A simple and humble recipe yet so delicious! Thanks for posting it up! Looking forward to try the rest of the recipes. Happy New Year! 🙂
Oh woww!! Thanks a lot for sharing!! Glad you liked the carrots, Maureen!!
Yess, Dave came up with the idea from last year. As far as I remember it’s originaly from his auntie 🙂
Happy New Year, Maureen!!
I must try these at home.
Would be funny if you’d prepare those in a friends house first, haha 😉