Maple Glazed Carrots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
138 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Maple Glazed Carrots
Description
This recipe starts with sautéing shallots in butter or oil to bring out their sweetness and golden color. Adding thyme, cayenne pepper, and other liquids such as maple syrup, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar creates a simmering glaze that infuses the carrots with flavor. Cooking the carrot slices covered ensures they become tender while absorbing the glaze.
Once the carrots are tender, the heat is increased to reduce the sauce into a thick, syrupy consistency that coats the vegetables, imparting a balanced mix of sweet and mildly spicy notes. A final addition of butter enriches the glaze and adds a smooth finish.
The glazed carrots make a versatile side dish that pairs well with roasted or grilled meats and can be garnished with fresh parsley for color and a hint of freshness. The recipe’s technique highlights how glazing vegetables can elevate simple ingredients without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon butter or oil, divided
- 2 shallot chopped
- 1 teaspoons thyme dried, or 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar for cooking
- 2 pounds carrot peeled and cut on bias into 1/2-inch slices
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter (or substitute) in large skillet over medium heat. Cook shallots until lightly browned. Stir in thyme, cayenne, maple syrup, broth, salt and 1/4 cup vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in carrots and cook, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring regularly until sauce is thick and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 Tablespoon butter (or substitute), then serve.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from America's Test Kitchen, ensuring a balanced glaze and tender carrot texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 19070IU | 381% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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