Description
These Easy Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender carrots are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, making them a crowd-pleaser for both holiday dinners and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the sliced carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender, then drain.
- Make Glaze: In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar or honey, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Glaze Carrots: Add the drained carrots back to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
- Finish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use baby carrots instead of sliced carrots—just adjust cooking time slightly.
- For a citrus twist, add a splash of orange juice to the glaze.
- These carrots reheat well and are perfect for holiday meals or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ½ cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
