Company Carrots

Elevate your side dish game with "Company Carrots," a vibrant and crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender, slightly sweet carrots beautifully glazed with a luxurious blend of brown sugar, honey, and buttery richness, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for holiday feasts, dinner parties, or even weeknight dinners. A sprinkle of optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the glossy, caramelized carrots, making this side dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. Pair it with your favorite entrees for a warm, flavorful accompaniment that’s sure to impress your guests! Keywords: glazed carrots, easy side dish, holiday recipes, sweet carrot recipe, vegetable side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 23/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces, either into rounds or sticks, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Add the carrots to the boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are just fork-tender. Avoid overcooking as they will cook further during glazing.

Step 4

Drain the carrots in a colander and set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 6

Add the brown sugar and honey to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble slightly, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked carrots to the skillet. Gently stir to coat all the carrots in the glaze.

Step 8

Season the carrots with salt and ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the carrots.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the carrots to a serving dish.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(186.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.7

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1237.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 63.3g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.1mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 264.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 37.9%