These sweet and tender carrots are a breeze to make and are steamed and then sautéed in butter, honey, tarragon, and orange zest for an easy, delicious side dish to any meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword carrots
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 6-8 as a side dish
Calories 112kcal
Ingredients
1poundbaby carrots
4tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonhoney or agave
2tablespoontarragon leaves
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2teaspoonsorange zest
Instructions
In a double boiler or microwave safe bowl, steam carrots for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add honey or agave and mix well. Add carrots and tarragon and cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper and orange zest and serve.