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Glazed Carrots

Tender-crisp carrots in a shiny maple, butter and lemon glaze. A delicious side dish, especially around the holidays.
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CuisineAmerican
KeywordGluten Free, Vegetarian
DifficultyEasy
CourseSide Dish
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4 people
Calories115kcal
AuthorBrecht

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Julienne 1 lb carrots.
  • Bring 2 quarts water to a boil with a big pinch of salt. Blanch the carrots for 2 minutes, then drain them and cool them in a bowl of ice water.
  • Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • Add the carrots and stir gently until they are glossy and heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Garnish the carrots with 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp parsley.

Notes

Blanch the carrots up to a day ahead and keep them in the fridge. Glaze them just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19000IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.5mg