# Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

> A quick and easy go-to side dish with only 4 ingredients! These candied carrots are ready in less than 10 minutes and make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 5 minutes
**Total time:** 10 minutes
**Servings:** 4
**Calories:** 94 kcal per serving

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## Ingredients

- 16 oz bag of baby carrots
- 1/2 c water
- 1 1/2 TB butter
- 1 1/2 TB brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste

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## Shopping List

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 16 oz bag of baby carrots

### 🧈 Dairy & Pantry
- [ ] Butter (need 1 1/2 TB)
- [ ] Brown sugar (need 1 1/2 TB)

### 🧂 Spices
- [ ] Salt (to taste)
- [ ] Black pepper (to taste)

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## Instructions

1. **Bring to a boil.** Bring carrots, water, butter and brown sugar to a boil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2. **Simmer.** Turn to low and simmer for approximately 6 minutes.

3. **Reduce and tenderize.** Turn back to high and cook until all the water is evaporated and carrots are tender. It took me another 5-6 minutes.

4. **Season and serve.** Remove from heat. Salt and pepper, and enjoy!

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## Nutrition Information

**Per Serving:**
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Sodium: 129mg
- Potassium: 268mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 9g
- Vitamin A: 15770 IU
- Vitamin C: 3mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1mg

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## Recipe Notes

**Source:** Lil' Luna
**Rating:** 4.9 from 77 votes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Cuisine:** American

This simple glazed carrot recipe is perfect when you need a quick vegetable side that's both sweet and savory. The brown sugar and butter create a delicious glaze that coats the tender baby carrots.