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Pan fried carrots with herbs.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots - delicious pan fried carrot side dish with a brown sugar glaze that everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar carrots, carrots, easter carrots, side dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 6 large carrots 1 pound, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick slices
  • ¼ cup of light brown sugar packed
  • 4 tablespoons of salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch omit if making low carb version
  • Minced parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Boil the carrots in a medium pot with 4 cups of water over high heat until slightly tender but not mushy or for 4-5 minutes.
  • Drain the carrots and set aside for later.
  • Add the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon to a large skillet over medium heat and stir until melted.
  • Let it bubble for 3 more minutes as you stir then add the cornstarch and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the carrots and let them cook down for 4-5 minutes or until the glaze thickens and the carrots are tender.
  • Serve with freshly minced parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g