Spiced Butter Glazed Carrots
Transform your dinner table into a feast of flavor with these Spiced Butter Glazed Carrots! This easy yet elegant side dish combines tender, perfectly cooked carrots with a luxurious glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The addition of a hint of salt and black pepper balances the sweetness, creating a dish that's irresistibly sweet-savory. Ready in just 30 minutes, these glazed carrots make the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Bursting with warm, spiced aromas and glistening with a glossy glaze, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces, about 2-3 inches long and 1/2-inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the water and stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer.
Add the carrots to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated in the spiced butter sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the carrots.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
