Description
Indulge in the sweetness of glazed carrots, a vibrant side dish that elevates any meal. These tender, caramelized beauties are tossed in buttery goodness and kissed with honey and brown sugar for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add carrot pieces and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in brown sugar and drizzle honey over the carrots; stir well to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrots are tender-crisp and glazed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add chopped parsley if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (75g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg