Best 9 Belgian Glazed Carrots Recipes

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Belgian glazed carrots are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with fresh carrots that are glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce, which gives them a delicious caramelized flavor. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal. There are many different ways to make Belgian glazed carrots, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste and preferences.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BELGIAN GLAZED CARROTS



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Glazed carrots have never been so tasty! Buttered carrots are cooked until tender in a honey glaze and seasoned with just a touch of ginger and nutmeg. It's a fabulous side dish that goes well with just about any roast, chops or steaks. Enjoy!

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Vegetables

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrots, peeled
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut peeled carrots at a slight diagonal to make 1/4-inch slices.
  • 2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots and water. Cover pan, and cook carrots for 7 to 10 minutes or until carrots are fork-tender.
  • 3. Stir in the honey, ginger and nutmeg. Bring mixture a low boil, and remove from heat as soon as it reaches a boil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. With a large spoon, fold carrots several times until well coated with the honey glaze. Serve immediately.

BELGIAN CARROTS



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Here's an interesting carrot recipe -- If you can, try making it a day ahead of time & give the flavor time to develop! They do reheat well!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 carrots, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cover carrots with 1 inch of water & bring to a simmer for 10-12 minutes, until carrots are tender.
  • Drain water from pan & toss carrots with remaining ingredients.
  • Over low heat, stir carrots until sauce is heated through & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 2.2

GLAZED CARROTS



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Simple dish with tender carrots with a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness.

Provided by Tricia McTamaney

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
¼ cup butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to reach depth of 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan; stir brown sugar, salt, and white pepper into butter until brown sugar and salt have dissolved. Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce; cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 193.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

BRANDY-GLAZED CARROTS



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Carrots sport a light brandy sauce for a beautiful side with mass appeal. -Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds fresh baby carrots
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add carrots. Cover and cook for 5-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In the same skillet, cook butter and honey over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Add the carrots, parsley, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLAZED CARROTS



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Glazed carrots add color and a dose of nutrients to any meal. Simmer carrots in sugar and butter for a glaze that's unbelievably tasty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 carrots (1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Quarter and cut carrots into 2-inch lengths.
  • In a skillet, bring carrots, sugar, 1/2 cup water, butter, and salt to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partly covered, 6 minutes.
  • Cook uncovered, over high, tossing often until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g

BELGIAN CARROTS



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Make and share this Belgian Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups carrots, diced and boiled
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dry flakes)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Put in a greased baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 71.4, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.7

HONEY BUTTER GLAZED CARROTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, garlic, fresh thyme, honey, medium size carrots, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Abby Cinco

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch fresh thyme
1 tablespoon honey
5 medium size carrots, cut 2-inches (5 cm) thick
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted, add in the garlic and thyme and cook for 45 seconds. Remove from heat and mix in honey until fully incorporated.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil. Place carrots on the pan and drizzle the honey butter sauce over it.
  • Stir until the carrots are covered in the sauce. Sprinkle salt and pepper and toss the carrots. Evenly spread the carrots on the pan.
  • Pop it in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until tender, tossing the carrots every 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 15 grams

HONEY-GLAZED ROAST CARROTS



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Roasting carrots intensifies their flavour and the honey and vinegar make them deliciously sweet and sour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg Chantenay or other small carrots
3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp clear honey

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the carrots into a roasting tin and toss with the sunflower oil and some salt and pepper. Roast for 30 mins.
  • Drizzle the vinegar and honey over the carrots, toss well and return to the oven for a further 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS



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Sweet carrots are drizzled in a warm buttery sauce flavored with bourbon.

Provided by Flipper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and bourbon together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook and stir sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce over carrots and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Tips:

1. Choose the Right Carrots: - Opt for fresh, young carrots with vibrant color and a crisp texture. - Avoid thick or woody carrots as they can be tough. - Peel and cut the carrots into uniform sizes for even cooking. 2. Browning the Butter: - Use unsalted butter for better control over the browning process. - Cook the butter over medium heat, swirling the pan constantly. - The butter should turn a light golden brown color and emit a nutty aroma. 3. Caramelizing the Sugar: - Add sugar to the browned butter and stir until it dissolves. - Let the sugar caramelize until it turns a light amber color. - Be careful not to burn the sugar, as it can quickly turn bitter. 4. Deglazing the Pan: - Add vinegar or broth to the caramelized sugar and stir to dissolve any remaining bits. - Deglazing helps to release the flavorful browned bits stuck to the pan. 5. Simmering the Carrots: - Add the carrots to the deglazed pan and stir to coat them in the glaze. - Pour in enough liquid (water, broth, or vinegar) to almost cover the carrots. - Bring the liquid to a simmer and then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. - Simmer the carrots until they are tender-crisp, usually around 10-15 minutes. 6. Seasoning and Finishing: - Season the carrots with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices. - For a glossy finish, add a knob of butter and swirl the pan until the butter melts and coats the carrots. - Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added flavor and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

Belgian glazed carrots are a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the natural sweetness of carrots. By following these tips and techniques, you can easily create this classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its caramelized glaze and tender-crisp texture, Belgian glazed carrots are sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, give this recipe a try!

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