HONEYED CARROTS WITH CITRUS-BASIL GREMOLATA

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I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound medium carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic and pepper flakes if desired; set aside., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Combine the honey, oil, salt and pepper; stir into carrots., Transfer carrots to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Rafay Awan
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I've never been a fan of carrots, but these were actually really good. The honey and citrus really made them special.


brano_
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These carrots are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and they look beautiful on a plate.


said djkuchikachi
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I love these carrots! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Motunrayo Ogunronbi
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These carrots are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Fida wazir
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but these were really good. The honey and citrus really brought out the flavor of the carrots.


Beverly Morokolo
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These carrots are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the way the honey and citrus caramelize on the carrots.


Sajid Durrani
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I made these carrots for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Aryan Ashik
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These carrots are delicious! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


Andry Smith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The carrots are always tender and flavorful, and the gremolata is the perfect finishing touch.


Ian Ngwenya
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These carrots are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Panther Spencer
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I'm not usually a fan of carrots, but these were amazing! The honey and citrus really brought out the natural sweetness of the carrots.


Harley Jolliff
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I made these carrots for a dinner party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Abi Magna
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These carrots were a delicious and easy side dish. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The carrots were tender and flavorful, and the gremolata added a nice bright and herbaceous flavor.