Slow Cooker Carrots with Herbed Honey Butter Sauce

cooked pieces of carrots in a green serving bowl

Slow Cooker Carrots with Herbed Honey Butter Sauce

Are carrots one of those veggies that present a struggle for your reluctant eaters at mealtime? I’ve discovered the secret sauce, literally, to take a basic vegetable side and make it scrumptious! Try Slow Cooker Carrots with Herbed Honey Butter Sauce for a sweet and savory side dish that can’t get any easier.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Wash, peel, and slice carrots into coins
Melt butter and stir in honey, dill, and salt
Put carrots in slow cooker and pour honey butter mixture over the top
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until carrots are tender

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in a sealed container. Allow the carrots to fully thaw prior to reheating. Drain any excess liquid before reheating to prevent the carrots from becoming mushy.
I made this recipe in my 2-quart slow cooker on high for 3 hours.

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