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Glazed Carrots Recipe

These glazed carrots simmer tender with butter and brown sugar, sweet and glossy on the stovetop, an easy side that kids and guests love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag baby carrots
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine carrots, water, butter, and brown sugar in a pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to cook on low for approximately 6 minutes.
  • Keeping covered, turn the heat back to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the water is evaporated and carrots are tender, another 5–6 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Notes

Variation: For some extra flavor and texture, add ⅓ cup pine nuts or chopped, toasted walnuts or pecans after simmering for the first 6 minutes.
Oven Directions: Place baby carrots in a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with brown sugar and drizzle on melted butter. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.05mg