Lemon Honey-Glazed Carrots Recipe

Carrots are renowned for their rich nutritional content, and they bring a pop of vibrant color and flavor to your plate. Try this easy but delicious lemon honey-glazed carrots recipe by itself or as a side dish.

• 1 pound baby carrots
• Water to cover
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 ½ tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Bring carrots (whole or chopped) and enough water to cover to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-high and continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in honey. Add lemon juice and ginger. Increase heat to medium and stir in carrots until well coated. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes more.

This is an easy recipe to tweak, so feel free to add a bit of garlic, salt and pepper, parsley, thyme, and/or other herbs and spices to taste. Get creative!

Serves 4, with only 182 calories per serving.