Sticky carrots with thyme & honey

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Sticky carrots with thyme & honey
35 min.
8
83kcal

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Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish to elevate your next meal? These sticky carrots with thyme and honey are the perfect choice! Not only are they vegetarian and gluten-free, but they also offer a delightful balance of natural sweetness and savory flavors that will complement any main course.

The Chantenay carrots, with their tender and slightly earthy taste, are paired with fragrant thyme and a touch of honey to create a glaze that's irresistibly sticky and full of flavor. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a family meal, this dish is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort and maximum taste.

The best part? It's ready in just 35 minutes! The combination of butter, honey, and thyme infuses the carrots with a rich, aromatic profile, while the slow cooking process ensures each bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Plus, the calories are kept light, making this dish a guilt-free indulgence at just 83 kcal per serving.

Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, this recipe will have your guests asking for more. Whether served alongside roasted meats or a vibrant vegetable medley, these sticky carrots will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • kg carrots unpeeled halved
  • 25 butter 
  • servings thyme sprigs 
  • tbsp honey 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Tip the carrots into a deep frying pan with the butter, thyme and honey. Cook for 5 mins until starting to brown.
  2. Pour in 250ml water, bring to the boil and cook until the water has evaporated and the carrots are tender. Turn down the heat and cook the carrots slowly, stirring, until glazed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein5.7%
Fat29.06%
Carbs65.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.26
Glycemic Load
5.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.8604347952034%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.65mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.77kcal
4.14%
Fat:2.85g
4.39%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.32%
Carbohydrates:14.41g
4.8%
Net Carbohydrates:10.75g
3.91%
Sugar:8.08g
8.98%
Cholesterol:6.72mg
2.24%
Sodium:106.55mg
4.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.26g
2.52%
Vitamin A:21014.04IU
420.28%
Vitamin K:16.72µg
15.92%
Fiber:3.66g
14.65%
Potassium:408.97mg
11.68%
Vitamin C:9.19mg
11.14%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.01%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.86%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.27%
Folate:24.4µg
6.1%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.98%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.55%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.7%
Calcium:46.71mg
4.67%
Phosphorus:45.8mg
4.58%
Magnesium:16.92mg
4.23%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.51%
Iron:0.58mg
3.24%
Copper:0.06mg
3.17%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.19%