🥕 Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
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1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp ground cinnamon or fresh thyme for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Cook the carrots
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Place carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
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Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
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Simmer until tender but not mushy, about 5–7 minutes.
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Drain and set aside.
2. Make the glaze
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In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in brown sugar until it forms a smooth syrup.
3. Glaze the carrots
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Add cooked carrots to the pan.
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Toss to coat in the glaze and cook 2–3 more minutes until carrots are glossy and well-coated.
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Season with additional salt or a sprinkle of cinnamon/herbs, if desired.
4. Serve
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Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
💡 Tips
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For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice or lemon zest to the glaze.
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Use baby carrots for a quicker cooking time and uniform glaze.
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Can be prepared ahead and reheated — just add a little butter to refresh the glaze.
If you want, I can also give a honey-balsamic version that’s a bit tangy and super fancy for dinner parties. Do you want that?
