Honey-Glazed Carrots and Shallots

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Shallots
1500 min.
6
231kcal

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Discover a delightful side dish that enchants your taste buds with a perfect harmony of flavors: Honey-Glazed Carrots and Shallots. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious option for any occasion. Perfectly tender carrots and sweet shallots come together, enhanced by a luscious honey glaze that adds a touch of elegance to your meal.

Preparing this dish is a breeze, taking only 1500 minutes from start to finish, yielding six generous servings. The vibrant colors and enticing aroma make it an ideal appetizer, snack, or even a festive starter. With only 231 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free.

The balance of black pepper, salt, and fresh herbs like dill and chives elevates the natural sweetness of the vegetables, creating a tear-sweet experience. The rich combination of chicken broth, mild honey, and white Port creates a flavorful glaze that coats the vegetables perfectly. There’s something magical about how these simple ingredients transform into a sumptuous dish filled with layers of flavor, designed to impress even the most discerning palates.

Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner or simply looking to elevate a weeknight meal, this Honey-Glazed Carrots and Shallots recipe promises satisfaction and compliments all around. Try it today and embrace the sweet side of vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb carrots (10 medium)
  • cup chicken broth 
  • teaspoons chives fresh chopped
  • teaspoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup port wine white
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • lb shallots trimmed peeled
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into bits
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Spread carrots and shallots evenly in a 12-inch heavy skillet, then dot with butter and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Whisk together water, broth, Port, and honey and pour over vegetables. Cover skillet with a lid (or tightly with foil) and simmer over moderate heat until vegetables are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
  3. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil liquid over moderately high heat, uncovered, until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet and gently stir to coat with glaze.
  4. Sprinkle with dill and chives (if using) and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein6.34%
Fat16.68%
Carbs76.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.85
Glycemic Load
15.99
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.003043442965%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.88mg
Delphinidin
0.52mg
Malvidin
12.64mg
Peonidin
0.52mg
Catechin
1.31mg
Epicatechin
1.01mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.14kcal
11.56%
Fat:4.31g
6.63%
Saturated Fat:2.47g
15.41%
Carbohydrates:44.78g
14.93%
Net Carbohydrates:38.06g
13.84%
Sugar:29.79g
33.1%
Cholesterol:10.82mg
3.61%
Sodium:554.86mg
24.12%
Alcohol:2.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.71%
100%
Protein:3.69g
7.38%
Vitamin A:25397.01IU
507.94%
Fiber:6.72g
26.88%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.96%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.74%
Potassium:768.96mg
21.97%
Vitamin K:21.74µg
20.7%
Vitamin C:15.28mg
18.53%
Folate:55.36µg
13.84%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.43%
Phosphorus:103.27mg
10.33%
Magnesium:36.98mg
9.25%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.9%
Calcium:85.45mg
8.54%
Iron:1.52mg
8.44%
Copper:0.17mg
8.27%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.1%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.69%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.6%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.05%
Selenium:1.49µg
2.12%
Source:Epicurious