Glazed Carrots 3 Ways

Glazed Carrots – 3 Ways!

Vegetables don’t have to be bland or boring. Try some of these veggie recipes that are packed with flavor and make each meal nutritious and delicious. Oven roasted vegetables and sweet sautéed asparagus are super easy and taste scrumptious! Glazed Carrots are my go-to side for weeknight dinners. They are sweet enough that the kids will eat them, but also healthy enough that I feel good about serving them to my family. This sweet and savory side dish goes great with pretty much anything – chicken, pork, pot roast, beef, fish, you name it! For everyday dinners, I use the traditional brown sugar glazed carrots recipe, but if I have guests to impress I like to use one of the variations. These carrots can be dressed up in a million different ways, too! Let those fresh herbs from your garden shine as a beautiful garnish, add other spices, nuts or seasonings. Or keep it simple and follow these easy step by step instructions below.

Step by Step Instructions

For all three carrot recipe variations, you start out by peeling and slicing your carrots. We’ve shown three different ways to slice them: julienne (cut the carrot in quarters and then slice in thin strips), sliced on the diagonal, and traditional sliced. You can use any of these cuts with any glaze recipe. If you have baby carrots on hand, use those too!

Next, choose your glaze recipe and assemble your ingredients.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These sweet glazed carrots are a family favorite! They’re easy to prepare and taste delicious. You can add a little more flavor by sprinkling them with cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, toss them with roasted pine nuts, or add some fresh ginger.

Start by cooking your carrots. If you have a steamer, that is the easiest way to cook them. They should need about 15 minutes. If you don’t have a steamer, fill a small pot with water and boil the carrots on medium high heat on the stovetop. Simmer for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside while you prepare the glaze.

For your glaze, heat brown sugar and butter in a sauce pan. Once butter is melted and the brown sugar has dissolved, add carrots. Cook until the glaze clings to the carrots.

Balsamic Glazed Carrots

This recipe is a bit more savory, and pairs beautifully with any meat dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper for additional taste. Sauté with a little garlic and top with fresh herbs.

Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. Then make your glaze. Mix balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Toss your sliced carrots into the balsamic mixture until they are coated.

Line them up on a greased baking sheet in a single layer. Cook for 25-30 minutes.Halfway through the cooking time I like to take the carrots out, give them a good stir, and brush a little bit more of the balsamic mixture on top.

Honey Glazed Carrots

These sweet carrots taste like candy! They’re delicious hot or cold, tossed into a salad with pecans, lettuce and any other veggies you like. We love serving these with ham, pork chops or roast chicken.

Start by cooking your carrots. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and cook until it browns slightly. This gives the butter an amazing, nutty flavor that really brings the glaze up to the next level. Then add your carrots and cook until tender.

Once the carrots are tender, add the honey, brown sugar, orange juice, and thyme. Stir to combine. Cook until glaze clings to the carrots.

Main Dishes to Serve with Glazed Carrots

Now that you have the perfect side dish, you need a main dish to go with it! Try one of our favorites:

Glazed Carrots 3 Ways