Company Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with "Company Carrots," a vibrant and crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender, slightly sweet carrots beautifully glazed with a luxurious blend of brown sugar, honey, and buttery richness, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for holiday feasts, dinner parties, or even weeknight dinners. A sprinkle of optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the glossy, caramelized carrots, making this side dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. Pair it with your favorite entrees for a warm, flavorful accompaniment that’s sure to impress your guests! Keywords: glazed carrots, easy side dish, holiday recipes, sweet carrot recipe, vegetable side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces, either into rounds or sticks, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Add the carrots to the boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender. Avoid overcooking as they will cook further during glazing.
Drain the carrots in a colander and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the brown sugar and honey to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble slightly, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked carrots to the skillet. Gently stir to coat all the carrots in the glaze.
Season the carrots with salt and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the carrots.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the carrots to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
