Glazed Carrots: The Delicious Side Dish You Must Try!
Glazed carrots are a sweet and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal, featuring tender carrots coated in a rich glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar, water, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, add more brown sugar to taste.
- These glazed carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg