French Glazed Carrots
Delight your taste buds with the simple elegance of French Glazed Carrots, a classic vegetable side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of tender carrots. This recipe combines perfectly sliced carrots with a luscious glaze made from unsalted butter, a hint of sugar, and a touch of salt, simmered gently until they achieve a vibrant, glossy finish. The final touch of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness, making this dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, these buttery, sweet, and savory carrots are the perfect complement to roast meats, holiday dinners, or any meal in need of a sophisticated twist. Ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy, French-inspired recipe will quickly become a favorite!
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Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 40 g unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 120 ml water
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and slice them into evenly sized rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Step 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and water.
Step 3
Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Add the sliced carrots to the pan and spread them out evenly.
Step 5
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then cover the pan with a lid.
Step 6
Cook the carrots for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly firm.
Step 7
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to reduce the liquid to a glaze, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 8
Continue cooking until the carrots are coated in a glossy, buttery glaze.
Step 9
Sprinkle the carrots with finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Step 10
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (681.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 548.5 |
| Total Fat 35.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 88.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1536.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.3g | |
| Protein 5.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 186.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1640.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories