Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
A comforting side dish featuring tender carrots glazed with brown sugar and honey, perfect for every occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Create the Glaze: Add brown sugar and honey to the melted butter, stirring continuously until it bubbles and thickens.
- Add the Carrots: Stir in the carrots to coat them with the glaze.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using) and stir to combine.
- Cook Them Down: Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Consider reheating with a splash of water to rehydrate the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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