I am a lover of carrots in all forms, but my absolute favorite is glazed carrots. Glazed carrots were actually the first vegetable I ever liked, my mom smothering them in maple syrup and butter just to get me to eat them. And I might be 25 years older, but I still love my carrots that way. Typically I make this with maple syrup, but I recently made my recipe with brown sugar and it honestly might be even better.

The brown sugar, thyme, and butter combine to make a perfect sweet / savory glaze that coats the carrots and adds amazing flavor. They also cook incredibly quickly, which is a plus. If you are a lover of carrots, you need to try these.

• Butter – The rich base of the glaze. You can also use oil here, just use 2 Tbsp.
• Carrots – The star of the dish. Rainbow carrots make a beautiful presentation too. You can also use parsnips or root vegetables.
• Brown Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create the glossy glaze. Maple syrup is a great natural substitute.
• Thyme – Adds a subtle earthy, herby note. Rosemary works well too for a slightly bolder flavor.
• Chicken or Vegetable Stock – Forms the base of the glaze liquid. Vegetable stock keeps it fully vegetarian.