Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Tender carrot coins are coated in a luscious glaze of brown sugar, honey, and butter, then tossed with crispy bacon and toasted pecans for a wonderfully indulgent crunch in every bite. This recipe combines minimal prep time with maximum flavor, making it an ideal choice for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or any special occasion. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, these glazed carrots are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a stunning complement to any table spread. Keywords: glazed carrots, bacon, pecans, holiday side dish, easy vegetable recipes, sweet and savory carrots.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 4 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick coins. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, toast the pecans. Place the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Discard most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add the butter and melt it over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, honey, salt, pepper, and water. Mix well to form a glaze.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly in the glaze. Cover the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
Stir in the crumbled bacon and toasted pecans, reserving a small amount of each for garnish if desired.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with the reserved bacon, pecans, and fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.3 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1750 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
