Description
Easy Glazed Carrots are a vibrant and delicious side dish that elevates any meal with their sweet, buttery glaze. This simple recipe showcases the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, enhanced by brown sugar and butter, making them a perfect accompaniment for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots. Slice them into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the melted butter; stir until dissolved.
- Add the sliced carrots to the skillet, stirring well to coat them in the glaze. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes or until tender yet slightly crisp.
- Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the glaze thickens and clings to the carrots.
- Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a healthier version, substitute honey or maple syrup for brown sugar. - Enhance flavors by adding herbs like thyme or fresh parsley. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.