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sweet carrots recipe brown sugar
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy sweet carrots recipe with brown sugar creates tender carrots coated in a glossy, syrupy glaze, perfect for a fuss-free side dish on busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep Carrots: Wash, peel, and slice carrots diagonally into about 0.4 inch (1 cm) thick ovals or rounds, aiming for even slices.
- Toast Almonds: In a dry medium skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
- Combine Glaze Ingredients: In a large skillet with a lid, combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, water, sweet smoked paprika, fine sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Carrots & Cook: Add the sliced carrots to the simmering liquid. Stir to coat the carrots evenly. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp.
- Reduce Glaze: Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes. The liquid will reduce and thicken into a glossy, syrupy glaze that beautifully coats the carrots.
- Finish with Almonds: Once the glaze has thickened and coats the carrots, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the toasted sliced almonds, adding texture.
- Serve & Garnish: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving platter. Spoon any remaining glossy glaze over them. Generously scatter the remaining toasted sliced almonds and sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley evenly over the dish.
Notes
For variation, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, or orange zest. Maple syrup or honey can replace brown sugar. For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and vegetable broth. Ensure carrots are evenly sliced for consistent cooking. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150 g
- Calories: 175 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: easy side dish, sweet carrots, brown sugar glaze, stovetop, family-friendly, quick meal, tender carrots, caramelized
