Description
A sweet and comforting side dish of caramelized baby carrots in a cinnamon glaze, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water and baby carrots to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the pan.
- Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the pan.
- Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and the caramel sauce forms, about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Serve warm as a side dish to steak or chicken, and enjoy!
Notes
These carrots can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg