glazed carrots
Sweet and tender glazed carrots with a hint of thyme and brown sugar, perfect as a side dish for holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbly, about 1 minute.
- Add the carrots, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and increase heat to medium. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid is reduced to a thick glaze and the carrots are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use vegetable broth. Add a splash of orange juice for extra depth of flavor.