Brown Sugar Carrots
Tender sliced carrots tossed in butter and brown sugar make an easy, family-friendly side dish. Savory and glossy, sweet carrots are perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot sliced in ½ inch pieces, or if thin, 1 inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add about 4 cups water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add sliced carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and salt and toss until sugar and butter are melted. Sprinkle with pepper and parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
- Reheat gently in a saucepan, a 325°F oven, or a microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 119 | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19119IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.4mg