Maple-Glazed Carrots Recipe: How to Make Glazed Carrots
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2024 • 1 min read
This side dish recipes is buttery, sweet, and salty. Top maple-glazed carrots with toasted pecans or walnuts and serve them alongside flavorful main dishes.
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What Are Maple-Glazed Carrots?
Maple-glazed carrots is a gluten-free side dish made with fresh carrots and a sweet and salty glaze to add flavor. The maple glaze usually contains butter to make it smooth and silky, but you can use vegan butter or olive oil to make a dairy-free version. Avoid using baby carrots from the grocery store, as they are moist and more difficult to roast than fresh full-size carrots.
3 Dishes to Serve With Maple Glazed Carrots
Maple-glazed carrots add a sweet and salty flavor to weeknight dinners. Pair them with:
- 1. Fried chicken: The smoky, sweet, and earthy flavor of glazed carrots pairs well with crispy and salty fried chicken. Other flavorful sides for fried chicken are macaroni and cheese, sautéed greens, or cornbread.
- 2. Grilled pork chops: The sweetness of maple glazed pairs well with smoky pork from the grill.
- 3. Meatloaf: This comfort food benefits from the freshness and sweet flavor of maple-glazed carrots. Serve with other sides, such as mashed potatoes or green beans, for contrast in flavors and textures.
Maple-Glazed Carrots Recipe
makes
prep time
10 mintotal time
35 mincook time
25 minIngredients
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Wash and peel the carrots.
- 3
Cut the carrots into 1-inch rounds.
- 4
In a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 5
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 6
Add the carrots to the melted butter and maple syrup mixture.
- 7
Toss the carrots to coat them in the glaze.
- 8
Sauté the carrots in the glaze for 5 minutes.
- 9
Put the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 10
Roast the carrots in the oven until golden brown and sticky, about 20 minutes.
- 11
Garnish the carrots with coarse sea salt.
- 12
Serve the glazed and roasted carrots hot.
- 13
Store leftover carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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