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Easy Glazed Carrots
These easy glazed carrots are sautéed in a brown sugar butter glaze until tender and caramelized. They cook up in under 20 minutes for a delicious side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots washed and trimmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- Crack of fresh black pepper
- ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Peel carrots and chop any large carrots in half. Slice carrots diagonally into 1″ pieces. You want the pieces to be pretty similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Add carrots to a large saucepan along with enough water to reach 1” high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until carrots start to soften, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the lid then drain the water. Add butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Continue to cook with the lid off cooking on medium low, the carrots for about 5-6 more minutes, until carrots are tender and a glaze starts to form.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
- To store: Let the carrots cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, simply warm them up in a skillet over medium heat or pop them in the microwave for a quick reheat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
748mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.