Description
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots deliver a sweet, caramelized flavor that perfectly complements any meal, making them an irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add your sliced carrots, followed by the brown sugar.
- Stir gently to combine, ensuring each carrot piece gets its fair share of sweetness.
- Pour in the water to help create a luscious sauce as they cook.
- Allow the mixture to cook until the carrots become tender and caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Season your creation with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by slicing carrots the day before and storing them in water in the refrigerator to keep them crisp. These carrots can also be made in the air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: carrots, side dish, glazed carrots, brown sugar, vegetarian