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Flavorful Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe with Fresh Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring carrots glazed with brown sugar and fresh thyme, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) carrots, peeled and sliced on a diagonal
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons (40 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (about 3 grams) fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
  • Pinch or two of freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 1 pound (450 grams) of carrots on a diagonal, about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of unsalted butter and let it melt completely, swirling it around to coat the pan evenly.
  3. Toss the sliced carrots into the pan. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons (40 grams) of packed brown sugar over them, then stir to coat the carrots well.
  4. Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) of water or vegetable broth. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon (3 grams) of fresh thyme leaves over the mixture. Stir everything to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots steam for about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and encourage even glazing.
  6. Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Stir continuously to caramelize the glaze slightly without burning it.
  7. Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish, spooning any leftover glaze from the pan on top. Garnish with a few fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use vegetable broth. Maple syrup or honey can replace brown sugar for a different sweetness. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried for best flavor. Avoid high heat to prevent burning the glaze. If glaze thickens too fast, add a splash of water to loosen it.

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