Activities
Honeyed Carrots
Makes 4 servings
Metric | Ingredient | Imperial |
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750 mL | sliced or baby carrots | 3 cups |
60 mL | honey | ¼ cup |
30 mL | butter or margarine | 2 tbsp. |
30 mL | fresh parsley, chopped* | 2 tbsp. |
7 mL | mustard, optional | ½ tsp. |
* Fresh parsley may be replaced by 10 mL (2 tsp.) of dried parsley flakes.
- Heat 5 cm (2 inches) of salted water in medium saucepan to a boil over high heat.
- Add carrots and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium high. Cover and cook for 8 to 12 minutes until carrots are crispy tender.
- Drain carrots; return to saucepan. Stir in honey, butter and parsley, plus mustard if desired.
- Cook and stir over low heat until carrots are glazed.
Note: Honey is a safe and wholesome food for adults and children, but it should not be fed to infants less than a year old.
Recipe inspired by National Honey Board ©