HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP GREMOLATA

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Dark honeys, like buckwheat, bring a touch of earthy sweetness to these lightly glazed beauties. The gremolata, made with the frilly green carrot tops, make a delicious and pretty finishing touch while adding to your #wasteless repertoire. If bunched carrots with tops aren't available, use parsley for the gremolata instead.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Carrot     Root Vegetable     Side     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Vegetarian     Vegetable     #WasteLess     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 3/4-5 pounds small carrots with tops (about 4-5 bunches), trimmed, peeled, tops reserved
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon dark honey, such as buckwheat
Kosher salt
2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, butter, orange juice, honey, and 1 tsp. salt in a large wide heavy pot. Cover and cook over medium heat until carrots are crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse about 1 bunch worth of carrot tops and pat dry. Coarsely chop to yield about 2/3 cup. Combine tops with garlic, lemon zest, oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
  • Uncover carrots and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces enough to coat carrots, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and cayenne; adjust seasonings.
  • Transfer carrots to a platter and top with carrot top gremolata.

Ibe Francis
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These carrots were a disappointment. The glaze was too thick and the carrots were overcooked.


Robiul Islam Robin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carrots turned out great. They were a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed by reducing the amount of honey in the glaze.


eva roman
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These carrots were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet glaze and the savory gremolata.


Rashidul Manik Asib
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The carrots were perfectly glazed and the gremolata added a nice bright flavor. I will definitely be making this again.