Sweet Sunrise Honey Glazed Carrots (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Carrots

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
05 - 1 pinch of salt
06 - 1 pinch of black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - If you're using whole baby carrots, no need to cut them. If they're thicker than ½ inch, consider halving them lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
02 - In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the baby carrots. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are just tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the honey and stir until combined.
04 - Carefully add the cooked carrots to the skillet. Toss them in the honey-butter mixture until well coated.
05 - Sprinkle in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine, allowing the carrots to caramelize for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Just before removing from heat, drizzle the lemon juice over the carrots and give one last gentle toss to incorporate.
07 - Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, choose carrots of similar size to ensure even cooking