Description

Delight your guests this holiday season with our delicious glazed carrots. This elegant yet simple side dish features tender carrots coated in a sweet buttery glaze made from brown sugar and honey. Perfectly complementing savory entrees, these glazed carrots add a beautiful splash of color and flavor to your Christmas and Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the carrot pieces and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over the sautéed carrots.
Stir to coat evenly, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the carrots are tender and glazed.
Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (85g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: - For consistent cooking, choose uniformly sized carrots. - Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or honey based on your taste preferences. - Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for an aromatic garnish. - You can prepare the glazed carrots in advance; simply reheat gently before serving.