5.0 from 69 votes
Brown Sugar Carrots
Brown Sugar Carrots are so simple, yet flavorful. They pair perfectly with any entrèe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel carrots and cut them into ½-inch slices.
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and simmer 5-6 minutes or until carrots are tender-crisp (do not overcook). Drain well.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to the same pot. Toss with carrots and cook until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- If the carrots are thin, they can be cut into 1" pieces instead of slices.
- 1" pieces instead of slices.
- Garden fresh or fresh small carrots will cook faster while thicker or older carrots may need extra time. Check the carrots early so they do not overcook.
- For a thicker glaze, bring the butter and brown sugar to a simmer and let simmer 1-2 minutes before adding the carrots.
- Warm spices such as cinnamon can be added. Garnish with thyme if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- If you'd prefer, you can steam in place of boiling the carrots.
- Microwave: Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl with about one inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap and poke some holes in the top. Cook on high for about 4-5 minutes or until the carrots are tender crisp. Remove plastic away from your face to avoid the steam and be careful, the steam can burn your hand.
- Stove Top: Place carrots in a steamer basket in a saucepan with about one inch of water. Cover the saucepan and cook on high until the carrots are tender about 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
119
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
19119IU
(382%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 19119IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.