Best 8 Glazed Carrots With Bacon And Pecans Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that will impress your friends and family? Glazed carrots with bacon and pecans is the perfect dish! This dish combines the sweet and savory flavors of carrots, bacon, and pecans, and is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The carrots are roasted until tender and then glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and spices. The bacon adds a smoky flavor, and the pecans add a crunchy texture. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH PECANS



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The natural sweetness of carrots goes well with maple flavors in this easy side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat broth and salt to boiling over high heat. Add carrots; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.
  • Add syrup and butter to carrots in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glazed. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

GLAZED CARROTS WITH BACON AND PECANS



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Make and share this Glazed Carrots With Bacon and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 slices)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias (about 6 medium)
1/2 teaspoon table salt
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
2 teaspoons lemon juice
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the pan.
  • Add the pecans and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the pecans to the plate with the bacon.
  • Add the carrots, salt, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar, chicken broth, and thyme to the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, increase the heat to high, and simmer rapidly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the butter and remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the skillet. Toss the carrots to coat and cook, about 3 minutes.
  • Off heat, add the lemon juice and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the carrots to a serving dish, scraping the glaze from the pan into the dish.
  • Season to taste with pepper, sprinkle the bacon and pecans on top.
  • Serve immediately.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH BACON



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Make and share this Glazed Carrots With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by roseplummer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 lb) package baby carrots
3 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Boil carrots for about 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Cook bacon until crisp drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan, crumble and set aside.
  • Saute onions in the pan with the drippings until clear.
  • Stir in brown sugar, pepper, and carrots cook stirring often until heated through and glazed about five minutes.
  • Place in serving dish and sprinkle with bacon.
  • Prep and cooking times are estimated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.9

GLAZED ROASTED CARROTS WITH BACON



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Toss richly flavored roasted carrot with a balsamic vinegar and soy sauce glaze for a sweet and smoky glazed roasted carrots recipe you'll love. Add four slices natural smoked uncured bacon and you have Glazed Roasted Carrots with Bacon, a delicious side dish for any meal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
2 tsp. oil
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Natural Smoked Uncured Bacon
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Toss carrots with oil; spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until carrots are tender and lightly browned, stirring after 13 min.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet 8 to 10 min. or until crisp, turning frequently. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Chop or crumble into small pieces.
  • Cook vinegar, sugar and soy sauce in large skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add butter and bacon; stir until butter is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add parsley and carrots; stir until evenly coated with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

SWEET CARROTS WITH BACON



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Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 140 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots
2 bacon strips
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook carrots according to package directions. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon of drippings., Saute onion in butter and reserved drippings. Add brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until brown sugar is melted., Drain carrots and toss with onion mixture. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLAZED CARROTS AND CRANBERRIES WITH PECANS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Cranberries and pecans add a sweet flavor to this no-mess carrot side - ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box (10 ounces) frozen honey glazed sliced carrots
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Cook carrots as directed on package. Stir in cranberries and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS AND PEARS



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My wife and I put together this recipe for an office Christmas party, and it got rave reviews. This side dish is easy to prepare and has a great taste.

Provided by Walter Jenny Jr.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Anjou pears, peeled and cut into chunks
3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as needed

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 pears; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pears to a bowl. Add carrots to steamer, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; add carrots to bowl with pears.
  • Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and glaze is slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour glaze over pears and carrots; toss to coat. Remove pears and carrots with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender carrots for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can substitute diced ham or pancetta.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan so that the carrots have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the carrots over medium heat so that they caramelize slowly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize.
  • Add the bacon and pecans towards the end of cooking so that they don't overcook.
  • Season the carrots to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the carrots immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Glazed carrots with bacon and pecans is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and savory flavors of the carrots, bacon, and pecans complement each other perfectly, and the crunchy texture of the pecans adds a nice contrast to the soft carrots. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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