Honeyed Carrots with Citrus Basil Gremolata

These honeyed carrots are topped with a bright citrus basil gremolata, a fresh, herby twist that adds flavor without heat.

My last farm trip I picked up a beautiful bunch of rainbow carrots.  I wanted a recipe that had a sweet base that I knew my guys would eat but had a little something "extra" for me. I found these Honeyed Carrots with Citrus Basil Gremolata by Naylet L on the Taste of Home website.

Make sure you slice the carrots all about the same size so that they cook evenly.  I loved that this is done in the microwave and all comes together in about 15 minutes.

I left the red pepper flakes out of the basil gremolata hoping they might give it a try, but they were happy with just the glazed carrots. I added the pepper flakes to my portion later, and the extra gremolata was fantastic the next day in a wrap with some grilled chicken.

I hope you're enjoying #FarmersMarketWeek as much as I am!  The other bloggers are sharing some fantastic recipes today, you can find them using the links down below. 

Honeyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic and pepper flakes if desired; set aside.
2. 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.
3. Combine the honey, oil, salt and pepper; stir into carrots. Transfer carrots to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/honeyed-carrots-with-citrus-basil-gremolata/

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