Glazed Carrots
DinnerMedium

Glazed Carrots

Take care not to burn the carrots at the end of this recipe. They should be browned (but not blackened) for a tasty side dish.

27 min6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (159g)

76

Calories

1g

Protein

12g

Carbs

3g

Fat

3g

Fiber

7g

Sugar

108mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • margarine or butter

    2 tablespoons

  • carrots

    1 1/2 pounds

  • water

    1 cup

  • black pepper

    1/4 teaspoon

  • sugar

    2 teaspoons

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Peel the carrots. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1 inch pieces.

  3. 3

    Melt the margarine in a heavy saucepan on low heat.

  4. 4

    Add the carrots. Stir to coat them with the margarine.

  5. 5

    Add the water, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.

  7. 7

    Drain the water.

  8. 8

    Add the sugar.

  9. 9

    Cover the pan.

  10. 10

    Shake the pan back and forth on the burner for 1 minute.

  11. 11

    Cook for 1 more minute, until the carrots are glazed but not brown.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

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