French Glazed Carrots

Delight your taste buds with the simple elegance of French Glazed Carrots, a classic vegetable side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of tender carrots. This recipe combines perfectly sliced carrots with a luscious glaze made from unsalted butter, a hint of sugar, and a touch of salt, simmered gently until they achieve a vibrant, glossy finish. The final touch of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness, making this dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, these buttery, sweet, and savory carrots are the perfect complement to roast meats, holiday dinners, or any meal in need of a sophisticated twist. Ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy, French-inspired recipe will quickly become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g carrots
• 40 g unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 120 ml water
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into evenly sized rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

In a large skillet or sauté pan, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and water.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots to the pan and spread them out evenly.

Step 5

Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then cover the pan with a lid.

Step 6

Cook the carrots for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly firm.

Step 7

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to reduce the liquid to a glaze, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 8

Continue cooking until the carrots are coated in a glossy, buttery glaze.

Step 9

Sprinkle the carrots with finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Step 10

Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	681.1 grams (681.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	549

Total Fat 35.60g	46%
Saturated Fat 20.20g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 1537mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 60.70g	22%
Dietary Fiber 14.10g	50%
Total Sugars 36.30g
Protein 5.00g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186mg	14%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 1640mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 41.6%