A Recipe for Crunchy Caramelized Carrots with Matty Matheson

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Peel and cut carrots into uniform sticks.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.

Sprinkle brown sugar over the carrots and stir to coat evenly.

Drizzle honey over the mixture and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the carrots.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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