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Description
These Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish. The sweet and savory glaze enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots, making them a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Steam or boil carrots until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the glaze.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has thickened and the carrots are nicely glazed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter and the honey with maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger for extra flavor.
- Roast the carrots for a deeper, caramelized flavor. Toss with glaze after roasting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg