Almond Honey Carrots

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14
Sweet and Nutty Almond Honey Carrots Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 carrots ( about 1-1/2 lb/750 g )
3/4 cup chicken stock or 3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
220
Sugar
15g
Fat
14g
All of us are familiar with the taste of carrots as we ate them from childhood. The sweet vegetable can often have a bland flavor once just boiled, that's where this recipe shines. Garlic blends in with honey, stock and almond slices to offer a sweet and scrumptious twist. The recipe is super easy and doesn't require a ton of additional prep time. The sliced almonds provide a crunch while honey offers an additional natural sweetness without the addition of sugars. Make sure to put in some extra effort to slice the carrots on a diagonal for presentation as well as the surface area for absorption of flavors and cooking them just right. These sweet and nutty honey coated carrots recipe can bring about a joyous yet healthy symphony of taste to your next meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Peel and cut carrots diagonally into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices.
3.In an 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish, mix together chicken or vegetable stock, honey, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4.Stir in carrots until coated.
5.Dot with butter and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
6.Bake, uncovered, for about 45-50 minutes or until carrots are tender.

PROS

These glazed carrots have a sweet and nutty taste that is perfect as a side dish for poultry, beef, and pork dishes.
They’re quick and easy to prepare, and can be baked in the oven to save stovetop space.
Almonds offer a range of health benefits such as being rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats for a balanced diet.

CONS

Honey is high in calories and sugar.
Carrots tend to be high in natural sugar as well which is fine for the body in moderation, but this recipe can have high caloric content if consumed in large quantities.
The sliced almonds in this recipe can be a choking hazard for babies and young children.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

A 1-cup (128g) serving of carrots contains 4 grams of fiber, 428% RDI of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), 18% RDI of vitamin K, and 13% RDI of potassium. Almonds are a great addition to a healthy diet because they are full of antioxidants, vitamin E, protein, fiber, and healthy fats which can help reduce the risk of heart disease, manage weight, and lower bad cholesterol levels. Honey also offers a range of health benefits depending on the quality even relieving inflammation, sore throat or fighting respiratory infections in humans.

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