Glazed Carrots with Maple Syrup and Sesame Seeds
Add a touch of sweetness and a hint of umami to your dinner table with these Glazed Carrots with Maple Syrup and Sesame Seeds. This quick and easy side dish features tender carrot slices simmered to perfection, then caramelized in a glossy maple syrup and soy sauce glaze. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, making this recipe a standout addition to any meal. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian mains, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors. A healthy, crowd-pleasing favorite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 125 ml water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into evenly sized pieces, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and pour in the water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the carrots simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the remaining water to evaporate completely while stirring the carrots gently.
Drizzle the maple syrup and soy sauce over the carrots and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the carrots are glazed and glossy.
Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and toss to coat the carrots evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before transferring the glazed carrots to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1744 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1663 mg | 35% | |
*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.
