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Easy maple glazed carrots with fresh parsley served on a black oval platter with a serving spoon, whole carrots, and a neutral linen napkin on a rustic wood table.

Easy Maple Glazed Carrots

Nesting Lane
Easy Maple Glazed Carrots are a simple 30-minute side dish with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds carrots peeled and sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the maple syrup, water, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, and stir to coat the carrots.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  • Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces to a glossy glaze.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with parsley, if using.

Notes

Estimated WW Points: 4  (Use the official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Cut evenly - Keep the carrot pieces close to the same thickness so they become tender at roughly the same time.
Watch the glaze - Once the lid comes off, the liquid can reduce fairly quickly. Stir frequently so the maple glaze doesn't scorch.
Check before removing from the heat - Thicker carrot pieces may need another minute or two. They should be tender but not falling apart.
Add parsley at the end - If using parsley, add it after cooking so it stays fresh and bright.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store leftover carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Microwave - Reheat individual portions until warmed through, stirring once during heating if needed.
Stovetop - Reheat the carrots in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a small splash of water if the glaze has become too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19075IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.4mg
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