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Glazed Carrots

A quick and easy side dish recipe for the weeknight or holiday entertaining! Tender carrots with a brown sugar glaze.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots washed, peeled and cut into ½’’ thick slices
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine carrots and water in saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are just becoming tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Drain water off carrots.
  3. Add butter and brown sugar to saucepan, stir to combine and cook on low until butter is melted and makes a sauce, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute Baby Carrots
  • How to reheat
  • You can substitute baby carrots in place of regular carrots. They make take a few more minutes to cook as they can be larger. 
  • Microwave - Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the carrots in one-minute intervals, stirring in between, until they are warmed through. I recommend doing this in one-minute intervals so you don't overcook the carrots. They will turn mushy if overcooked.
  • Stove - Place Carrots in a saucepan. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat the carrots over medium heat, stirring to coat them in the butter. Once they are heated through they are ready to serve. It's a good idea to add the extra butter so the carrots don't stick to the bottom of the pan while they cook.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 193mg (8%) Potassium 373mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 19077IU (382%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 19077IU 382%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.