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Maple Glazed Carrots
These maple glazed carrots are so easy to make and the sweet, buttery glaze scented with maple syrup and thyme is absolutely delicious. A great side dish for pork chops or roast chicken and a welcome addition to your holiday table.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) baby carrots peeled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel the carrots then add to a large pan or skillet. Pour in 3 cups of water and season with salt then place the pan over medium-high heat.
- Cover with a lid then bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender and most of the water has evaporated.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and thyme then toss the carrots, allowing them to caramelize for 5-7 minutes until glossy.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
23174IU
(463%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 23174IU | 463% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.