Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans are so flavorful and easy to make! This easy side dish would be a delicious addition to your dinner table that everyone will love.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (30g)
- 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias (450g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the pan.
- Add pecans to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add sliced carrots, 1 tbsp brown sugar, chicken broth, thyme, and salt to the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Let simmer stirring occasionally until the carrots are almost tender, about 4-6 minutes.
- Uncover and increase the heat. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.
- Add butter and remaining brown sugar. Toss with the carrots until combined. Cook for about 2-3 more minutes until carrots are completely tender.
- Take off the heat, add lemon juice and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon and pecans on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal