Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
Irresistibly sweet Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots transform simple veggies into a heavenly side dish, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, fresh and firm
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and honey, stirring until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the carrots to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the glaze.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon, continuing to cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and serve in a dish garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with agave syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
