Description
Delightful and simple brown sugar glazed carrots with garlic, perfect as a warm side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add carrots, butter, brown sugar, garlic, and water to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir to coat everything evenly and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove lid, increase heat slightly, and stir often as the glaze begins to reduce.
- Continue cooking uncovered for 5–7 minutes, until carrots are tender and the glaze is thick.
- Turn off heat, add chopped parsley, and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra glaze spooned over the top.
Notes
Select uniformly sized baby carrots for even cooking. Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
