Glazed Carrots
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Glazed Carrots
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These best Glazed Carrots are exactly like grandma made: golden, buttery, and tender, with just the right amount of sweetness. This 20-minute side dish of Glazed Carrots is destined to become a mainstay on your family dinner menu.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and cut on the bias into 2-inch by 1/4-inch pieces, about 12 carrots
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into four pieces
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add carrots, chicken or vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon) and toss to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook covered, stirring occasionally until the carrots are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover, return to a boil, and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced to about 4 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and remaining sugar. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are completely tender and the glaze is lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with pepper to taste.
Notes
- Carrots: If you actually find honest-to-goodness baby carrots, use them. But don’t seek out the little stubs sold in plastic bags. I always prefer to use regular-sized carrots, cut into slices for the recipe. The slices tend to hold the glaze and cook better. Commercially available “baby carrots” are actually just processed huge carrots that are not ideal to sell whole. They’re run through a sort of rock tumbler to break them up and smooth their edges. They’re okay for snacking, but they never cook up as tender as a regular carrot.
- Chicken broth: Store-bought or homemade chicken broth. Or vegetable broth to make this a vegetarian side dish recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.67cup
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
25377IU
(508%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (2/3 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.67cup | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 25377IU | 508% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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