Easy Buttery Cooked Carrots Recipe

Name: Easy Buttery Cooked Carrots Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound baby carrots; 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar; 0.25 cup butter

These boiled carrots, simmered in a rich butter and brown sugar glaze, create a delectable side dish that even wins over carrot skeptics! Leftovers are never an issue with this tasty recipe.

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound baby carrots
0.33 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup butter

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this recipe.
Boil the carrots in a large pot of water until they reach your desired tenderness, typically around 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain the carrots, reserving a small amount of the cooking water to cover the bottom of your pot; then, set the carrots aside.
Mix in the brown sugar and butter; continue to simmer and stir until the butter is fully melted and combined.
Add the carrots back into the pot and toss to ensure they are thoroughly coated. Cover the pot and allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, enabling the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 187 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 173 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g