Glazed Carrots
Indulge in the sweetness of glazed carrots, a classic side dish that embodies warmth and joy at every festive gathering. With their buttery glaze and tender texture, these vibrant carrots are a delightful addition to your holiday table. Perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving, this simple yet elegant recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Boil: In a large pot, bring enough water to cover the carrots to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and sliced carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- 2. Drain: Drain the carrots in a colander and set aside.
- 3. Make Glaze: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved (about 1-2 minutes), then add salt and pepper.
- 4. Combine: Add the drained carrots to the skillet and stir gently to coat with glaze. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, heating through.
- 5. Serve: Transfer glazed carrots to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining glaze over them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg