Description
A delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with a rich brown sugar glaze, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté carrots for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and stir to coat.
- Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, increase heat, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until carrots are tender and glaze thickens.
- Garnish with thyme before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the carrots to retain some crunch. Experiment with different kinds of sugars for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: carrots, glazed carrots, side dish, brown sugar, vegetables