Description
These Glazed Carrots are a simple side dish that add a bit of wow to your dinner. Cooked on the stovetop in a simple sugar and butter glaze, this carrot recipe will become a go-to!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Instructions
- Slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias.
- In a 12-inch skillet, combine the carrots, chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the salt. Cover the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook until the carrots are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover the silent and let the carrots cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Continue to cook and stir until the carrots are completely tender and covered in the glaze, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt, if desired.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Family Favorites
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 397 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
Keywords: glazed carrots, carrot recipes, cooked carrots, how to cook carrots
