Minted Baby Carrots

Brighten up your table with these Minted Baby Carrots, an elegant yet easy side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender baby carrots coated in a luscious glaze of unsalted butter, honey, and freshly chopped mint, creating a harmony of sweet and herbaceous flavors. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is a quick and healthy way to elevate your meal. Finished with a touch of black pepper for balance, these carrots are as stunning in presentation as they are in taste. Serve them warm and let the vibrant mint aroma steal the show! Keywords: minted baby carrots, glazed carrots, quick side dish, fresh mint carrots, healthy vegetable recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g baby carrots
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the baby carrots, trimming the tops if necessary.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Add the baby carrots to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender but still slightly firm. Use a fork to test their doneness.

Step 4

While the carrots are cooking, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside.

Step 5

Drain the cooked carrots and set them aside momentarily.

Step 6

In the same saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the honey, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper, creating a glaze.

Step 7

Return the carrots to the saucepan and toss them gently to coat evenly with the mint glaze.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Transfer the minted baby carrots to a serving dish and garnish with a few additional whole mint leaves, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy this fresh, flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1035.6 grams (1035.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596

Total Fat 38.50g	49%
Saturated Fat 17.70g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 2180mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 66.40g	24%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 41.30g
Protein 5.30g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1658mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 41.9%