Glazed baby carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes. They are perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. The sweetness of the glaze complements the natural flavor of the carrots, and the vibrant orange color adds a pop of color to any plate. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or a quick and easy appetizer, glazed baby carrots are sure to please.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GLAZED BABY CARROTS
For a zippy side dish, try this recipe. These brown sugar-glazed carrots come together in no time at all. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HONEY-GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Not even kids can resist vegetables like carrots when they are smothered in butter and honey!
Provided by Sarah Stephan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
- While carrots are steaming, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Combine with honey and cornstarch.
- Pour glaze over cooked carrots and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 14 g
BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED BABY CARROTS
These delicious glazed carrots come to the rescue when I'm preparing a special meal. They cook while I prepare the other dishes, and the slow-cooker simmering saves me precious oven space. -Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water. Blanch the carrots in the boiling water. When they are cooked but still have some crunch, plunge them immediately into the ice water. When cool, use a clean tea towel to rub the skin off the carrots. Reserve.
- To a large skillet add the butter, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, cayenne and about 1/2 cup of water. Bring the pan to medium heat swirling occasionally. When most of the water has reduced and the mixture seems homogenous, removed the garlic and add the carrots and stir until they are coated. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the carrots are completely coated and hot.
- So good for my eyes!
EASY HONEY-GLAZED BABY CARROTS
I got this recipe off the back of a bag of baby carrots. All the ingredients go in the microwave at one time, cook and you're done. It sounded so easy and delicious that I couldn't resist posting it.
Provided by loca1107
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 116.3, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 20.7, Protein 0.8
LEMON GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Carrots can be quick and easy to prepare when you combine traditional cooking methods with the ease of the microwave. This recipe is adapted from America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the carrots under running water and place in a 2 quart casserole, cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring half way through.
- Drain off any water that accumulates during cooking and add the carrots to a medium saucepan along with the stock, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and zest.
- Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and carrots are lightly glazed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BABY CARROTS GLAZED WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PEPPER
The vegetables can be prepared the day before, and the glaze can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. The dish can then be completed in a few minutes while the turkey is resting. It all looks so effortless.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blanch carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer carrots to bowl of ice water using slotted spoon. Return water to boil. Add sprouts and blanch until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl of ice water. Drain vegetables, and refrigerate if making ahead.
- Bring stock, butter or margarine, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy large skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead; return to boil before continuing. Add carrots. Cook until almost tender and sauce begins to coat, shaking pan occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and pepper. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 323.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
GLAZED BABY TURNIPS AND CARROTS
Categories Side Steam Easter Vegetarian Quick & Easy Carrot Turnip Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim baby turnips and carrots, leaving about 1/2-inch stems if green were attached, and peel if desired. If using regular turnips, peel and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer set over boiling water steam turnips and carrots separately, covered, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
- In a large heavy skillet cook vegetables in butter with sugar and salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until heated through and glazed, about 4 minutes.
SAUTEED ORANGE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Here's a wonderful accompaniment to just about any main dish, whether for a holiday or not. The carrots are sauteed in a sweet orange butter sauce with a unique blend of spices. -Angela Bartow, Cato, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 8 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cook 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CINNAMON GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Kids love these carrots. My husband too. These are easy to make and can add a touch of elegance to an everyday dinner.
Provided by MelodyOHare
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add carrots, salt, sugar and just enough water to barely cover the carrots.
- Cover and cook carrots on medium heat until tender.
- (time depends on carrot size. I usually cook baby carrots for about 25 minutes.) Remove lid, bring saucepan to a boil and boil until water is evaporated completely, leaving carrots with a sticky, buttery glaze.
- Watch carefully and stir so carrots do not scorch.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and mix.
- Serve immediately.
RANCH-GLAZED BABY CARROTS
There's no need to dip these flavor-packed carrots in a creamy dip-they're already sauteed in delicious ranch dressing mix. You and your crew will love 'em! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. In a saucepan, combine butter, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker and brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and toss to coat. Heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY GLAZED BABY CARROTS
I love glazed carrots and these sound good. I am putting the recipe here so I can find it for the next time I make chicken or turkey.
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a pan of water to boil and add the carrots. Cook for 8-10 minutes, (until crisp-tender). Drain and put aside.
- In a pan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, brown sugar and cranberry sauce, stirring until smooth. Simmer 2 minutes, then add the carrots and glaze for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
ORANGE GLAZED BABY CARROTS
There's no need to eat plain old boiled carrots when this recipe is so easy to fix. The slightly sweet orange glaze makes the carrots taste much better.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place carrots in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add orange juice, sugar, mustard and pepper; cook and stir until thickened. Drain carrots; drizzle with butter mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
HONEY-TARRAGON GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Make and share this Honey-Tarragon Glazed Baby Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Kiddle
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook baby carrots, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Drain. Plunge in cold water and drain again.
- Heat butter and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, carrots, tarragon, and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes. Serve.
ORANGE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS WITH CUMIN
Complement the natural sweetness of baby carrots with a zesty citrus and spice flavored glaze in this 20 minute side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients except parsley to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until carrots are barely cooked through.
- Uncover skillet and stir carrots. Simmer about 2 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon and carrots have a glazed appearance. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g
HIDDEN VALLEY® GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Steps:
- Melt butter and sugar in large skillet. Add carrots and dressing mix; stir well. Cook over medium heat until hot and glazed, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
APPLE AND HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS
A great simple side dish that's good any time of year. The liquid is cooked down to a flavorful glaze that tastes great on pork chops or ham. endless possibilities! The carrots should be partially steamed or 'cooked' so they are tender but still firm.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots to the skillet and simmer about 2-3 minutes.
- Add apple juice, honey, and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
TANGERINE-GLAZED EASTER HAM WITH BABY CARROTS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 4h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Put the ham in a large roasting pan, fat-side up. Using a sharp knife, score the ham with cuts across the skin, about 2-inches apart and 1/2-inch deep. Cut diagonally down the slashes to form a diamond pattern; season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Chop about 8 of the sage leaves and put it in a bowl; mix with the oil to make a paste. Rub the sage-oil all over the ham, being sure to get the flavor into all the slits. Bake the ham for 2 hours. Now there is plenty of time to bang-out the tangerine glaze.
- For the glaze: Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chunks of butter, tangerines, tangerine juice, brown sugar, water, and spices. Slowly cook the liquid down to a syrupy glaze; this should take about 30 to 40 minutes.
- After the ham has been going for a couple of hours, pour the tangerine glaze all over it, with the pieces of fruit and all. Scatter the remaining sage leaves on top and stick the ham back in the oven and continue to cook for 11/2 hours, basting with the juices every 30 minutes.
- Scatter the carrots around the ham and coat in the tangerine glaze. Stick the ham once again back in the oven and cook for a final 30 minutes, until the carrots are tender, the ham is dark and crispy, and the whole thing is glistening with a sugary glaze.
- Set the ham on a cutting board to rest before carving. Serve the carrots and tangerine glaze on the side.
RANCH GLAZED BABY CARROTS
Make and share this Ranch Glazed Baby Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook carrots according to package directions, drain well.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a large saute pan over low heat.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add carrots and Ranch mix, stir until carrots are coated.
- Increase heat to medium, and stir until carrots are hot and glazed, about 5 minutes.
GLAZED BABY CARROTS WITH THYME
This is adapted from one of Canadian LIving's Best Recipes Ever. It is a lot faster to make than some of the slow cooked glazed carrot recipes. We had these for dinner one night with rice, peas and sweet & sour ribs. They would be great to serve dinner guests. They will think you spent ages working on the dish, when in reality you only need to stir them several times near the end of cooking. If you have children who will look at the carrots & say "What are those funny leaves in there? I AM NOT EATING THAT" just leave the thyme out. You could use dried thyme leaves or ground thyme if you want to, just reduce the amount to about 1/2 tsp ground, or 3/4 - 1 tsp dried leaves. I think this would be great with some lemon thyme in the summer. If you use fresh thyme, garnish your serving dish with a whole sprig of thyme. I hope you enjoy them.
Provided by Demelza
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse carrots & combine everything but thyme in a stainless steel or nonstick frying pan.
- Bring to a boil, cover & reduce heat to medium.
- Cook about 10 minutes, water should be evaporated & carrots tender.
- Stir carrots seveeral times for about 5 - 10 minutes (5 for glazed, 10 for lightly browned) I left the lid on between stirring.
- Remove from heat, stir in thyme & serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for small, tender baby carrots with smooth skin and no blemishes.
- Wash the carrots thoroughly: Scrub the carrots with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
- Trim the carrots: Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots.
- Glaze the carrots: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
- Add the carrots: Add the carrots to the glaze and stir to coat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Serve immediately: Serve the carrots hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Glazed baby carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give glazed baby carrots a try. You won't be disappointed!
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