Sweet and Sour Carrots
Brighten your dinner table with these delightfully tangy and perfectly tender Sweet and Sour Carrots! This quick and easy side dish combines the natural sweetness of sautéed carrots with a flavorful glaze made from brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of soy sauce. The rich buttery base adds depth, while the velvety sauce thickens to coat every bite in irresistible flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve alongside roasted chicken, grilled seafood, or your favorite vegetarian main. Packed with vibrant flavor and effortless charm, these sweet and sour carrots will quickly become a go-to addition to your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 50 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin slices or sticks, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the carrots in the skillet.
Stir to coat the carrots evenly and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1888 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1694 mg | 36% | |
*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.
