Spiced Butter Glazed Carrots

Transform your dinner table into a feast of flavor with these Spiced Butter Glazed Carrots! This easy yet elegant side dish combines tender, perfectly cooked carrots with a luxurious glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The addition of a hint of salt and black pepper balances the sweetness, creating a dish that's irresistibly sweet-savory. Ready in just 30 minutes, these glazed carrots make the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Bursting with warm, spiced aromas and glistening with a glossy glaze, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces, about 2-3 inches long and 1/2-inch thick.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the water and stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer.

Step 5

Add the carrots to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated in the spiced butter sauce.

Step 6

Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the carrots.

Step 8

Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(169.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497.6

Total Fat 48.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1215.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58.4mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 149.4mg	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: 82.3%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 17.0%