Zesty Braised Carrots
These braised carrots with lime are a delicious way of serving this simple vegetable. Full of sweetness and zest these carrots require minimal effort and come together in only about 30 minutes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 116kcal
Equipment
- Large shallow pan with lid
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds carrots peeled or unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest of 1½ limes
- ¼ teaspoon onion and garlic granules/powder each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or plant based spread
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- ¼ cup water or vegetable stock
- Fine sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat up the oil and add the carrots. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes (until the carrots start changing colour) stirring often.
- Add the lime juice, some of the lime zest, water, garlic and onion granules, butter, sugar, thyme and season to taste. Stir, cover and bring to the boil then simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are cooked but still firm.
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle over the remaining lime zest. Stir, adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.
Notes
- Equipment: Use a large, shallow dish with a lid so the carrots can be arranged in a single layer.
- Carrots: Use similar size thin long carrots or baby carrots. I like to peel my carrots for this dish but you don't have to. It's personal preference.
- You can make this dish in advance by partly braising the carrots and simmering them for a few more minutes (until they are sufficiently tender) just before serving.
- Cooking time: This will depend on the size (and thickness) or your carrots as well as personal preference.
- Herbs: I used thyme but you can use a sprig of rosemary or a few sage leaves instead if you prefer.
- Vegan Option: Enjoy these braised carrots vegan by using vegan spread instead of butter.
- Best served immediately.
- Storing: Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 19605IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg