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Glazed Carrots
Glazed carrots are a flavorful side dish that's so simple to make! This recipe can be doubled to feed a crowd.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots cut into ½" x 2" sticks
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus additional to taste, as needed
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine carrots, water, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until butter is melted. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes or until carrots are just becoming tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove lid and turn the heat up to high, continue cooking until water is evaporated and carrots are coated in glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
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Notes
- *I recommend using maple syrup but you can substitute honey instead or leave it out entirely for brown sugar glazed carrots.
- You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots for this recipe.
- Ensure the carrots are about the same size so they cook evenly, cut the thicker ends in half if needed.
- Fresh garden carrots will cook faster than store bought carrots.
- You can make glazed carrots in the microwave. Place carrots in a dish and add about 1/2" of water. Cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add glaze ingredients and cook 1-2 minutes more.
Nutrition Information
Calories
120
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
19075IU
(382%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 19075IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.