Sweet Carrots with Pecans

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Sweet Carrots with Pecans, a delightful blend of tender glazed carrots and toasted pecans. This dish features perfectly cooked carrot rounds tossed in a luscious sauce made from butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon, delivering a warm and comforting sweetness in every bite. Topped with crunchy, fragrant toasted pecans, this easy-to-make side dish strikes the perfect balance of soft and crunchy textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this impressive recipe is ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Serve these caramelized carrots warm and watch them steal the spotlight on your table! Keywords: glazed carrots, sweet carrots, holiday side dish, pecan topping, easy carrot recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup pecans
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss them in the sugar mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are glazed and slightly caramelized.

Step 5

In a dry skillet, toast the pecans over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the glazed carrots. Mix gently to combine or serve with the pecans as a topping.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(763.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	941.5

Total Fat 71.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.3g
Cholesterol 98.7mg	0%
Sodium 1096.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 51.7g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 216.9mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1511.4mg	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: 65.3%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 31.2%