Description
A delightful side dish featuring tender carrots glazed with a rich combination of butter, brown sugar, and honey, offering a perfect balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until frothy.
- Add the brown sugar and honey, stirring until well combined and bubbling.
- Toss the carrot sticks into the skillet, ensuring they’re coated in the glaze.
- Cook the carrots for 10 to 15 minutes until tender and glazed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add chopped parsley if using.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, cook the carrots until tender and reheat with the glaze before serving. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg