Sweet Carrots with Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Sweet Carrots with Pecans, a delightful blend of tender glazed carrots and toasted pecans. This dish features perfectly cooked carrot rounds tossed in a luscious sauce made from butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon, delivering a warm and comforting sweetness in every bite. Topped with crunchy, fragrant toasted pecans, this easy-to-make side dish strikes the perfect balance of soft and crunchy textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this impressive recipe is ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Serve these caramelized carrots warm and watch them steal the spotlight on your table! Keywords: glazed carrots, sweet carrots, holiday side dish, pecan topping, easy carrot recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss them in the sugar mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are glazed and slightly caramelized.
In a dry skillet, toast the pecans over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the glazed carrots. Mix gently to combine or serve with the pecans as a topping.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1097 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*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.
