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Sweet and Buttery Glazed Carrots

A simple yet elegant side dish featuring tender baby carrots simmered in a luscious brown sugar and butter sauce. This versatile recipe elevates the natural sweetness of carrots and turns an everyday vegetable into something truly special.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 187
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Place carrots in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
  2. Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium. Simmer carrots for 7-9 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
  3. Drain carrots in a colander and return the empty pot to medium-low heat.
  4. Add butter to the pot and allow it to melt completely.
  5. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble slightly.
  6. Return drained carrots to the pot and gently toss to coat with the butter-sugar mixture.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, continuing to cook for 2-3 minutes until carrots are glazed and heated through.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 173mgFiber: 3g
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