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A plate of brown sugar glazed carrots, sliced and garnished with chopped herbs, arranged in a close-up view. The carrots appear glossy and vibrant orange.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Buttery, sweet brown sugar carrots made with just 4 ingredients in 20 minutes. An easy side dish even picky eaters will ask for seconds of.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $3.28 Recipe, $0.55 Per Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Carrots (washed and peeled)
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ cup Water

Instructions

  • Slice 2 pounds of carrots into 1/2" thick slices and place them in a large skillet.
  • Add 1 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and medium high heat until the carrots are simmering.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
  • Drain off any excess water.
  • Then stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of butter and 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir to coat the carrots in the butter and seasoning.
  • Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the sauce has formed and thickened some.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 25495IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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