Carrots are a vegetable that I feel like doesn’t get the respect as a side that they deserve. You see them all the time in sauces and stews, but almost never by themself. I am a huge fan of carrots as a side, especially these maple glazed carrots. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and is a perfect healthy side.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions:

  • Carrots – Duh this is a carrot dish. However you can also use other root vegetables here like parsnips, beets and sweet potatoes.
  • Butter – The butter perfectly compliments the maple syrup in this dish. If you cannot do dairy, just use olive oil.
  • Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is absolutely amazing on carrots! You can also use honey here, just note you might have to play with the ratios.
  • Chicken Stock – I choose chicken stock for the flavor, but vegetable stock or other stock would work too.
  • Thyme – I like thyme here because it is a gentle herb that goes great with the winter flavors of maple syrup. Rosemary also works great here.
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How to make maple glazed carrots #carrots #cooking #recipe

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  • SERVINGS:  6
  • PREP TIME: 20 Mins
  • ACTIVE TIME: 30 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 50 Min

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter, cubed
  • 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into rounds or obliques
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • salt
  • 1/2 – 1 cup chicken stock

Preparation:

STEP 1.

In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the carrots, thyme and salt. Cover the pan with a lid or foil, and steam the carrots for 3 – 5 minutes.

STEP 2.

Remove the lid and add the maple syrup and chicken stock, just enough to where the carrots are half submerged in liquid. Bring to a simmer and cover the pan for another 5 minutes. Make sure to salt as you go.

STEP 3.

Uncover and let the carrots simmer, reducing the liquid until it is completely dry and syrupy consistency, around 10 -15 minutes.

STEP 4.

Remove any of the thyme sprigs and enjoy!

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