Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Description
Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots combines peeled, sliced carrots with a mixture of melted butter and brown sugar, seasoned lightly with salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The carrots are tossed in this mixture to coat evenly before cooking on high heat in a slow cooker for about three hours. This slow cooking softens the carrots fully while allowing the glaze to develop a rich, caramel-like coating.
After cooking, the lid can be removed to thicken the glaze further over an additional 15 minutes if a less runny finish is preferred. Finally, sprinkling chopped parsley on top adds a fresh herbal note and a pop of green color, balancing the sweetness and warmth of the spices.
This preparation renders tender, sweet carrots suitable as a comforting side dish. The slow cooker method allows set-it-and-forget-it convenience, slowly infusing flavor while softening the carrots nicely.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrot peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the carrots in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until carrots are tender. If you'd like to thicken the glaze, remove the cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 19120IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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