Description
A sweet and savory side dish of tender carrots coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze. Easy to prepare and perfect for any meal from weeknights to holidays.
Ingredients
1½ lb carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Peel and trim the carrots, then slice into uniform pieces (diagonals or chunks).
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine carrots with butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and water.
- Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until carrots are just tender.
- Uncover and cook for another 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and a shiny glaze forms.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness.
- Add minced garlic while cooking for extra depth.
- Finish with fresh thyme or parsley for a fresh touch.
- For roasted variation: toss carrots with glaze ingredients, roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat in skillet with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
