Hot Honey Feta Carrots Using Canned Carrots
These hot honey feta carrots turn canned carrots into a quick, sweet, spicy, savory vegetable side dish with butter, hot honey, feta, and simple seasonings. Ready in about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cans sliced carrots, 14.5 ounces each, drained well
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Drain the canned carrots well. Pat them lightly with a paper towel if they seem very wet.
- Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, add the drained carrots, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir gently and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the carrots are heated through and most of the extra liquid has cooked off.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the carrots and stir gently to coat.
- Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the carrots look glossy and lightly glazed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Top with crumbled feta, parsley, and an extra drizzle of hot honey if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Canned carrots are already cooked, so avoid overcooking them. The goal is to heat and glaze them, not simmer them until they fall apart.
- For less heat, use regular honey with a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes.
- For more brightness, add a small squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving.
- For a prettier finish, add the feta after the carrots are in the serving dish so it stays white and crumbly.
- If your hot honey is very spicy, start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently. Add fresh feta after reheating for the best texture.
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