Glazed Carrots and Onions

Add a touch of elegance to your dinner table with this simple yet stunning recipe for Glazed Carrots and Onions. Featuring tender rounds of sweet carrots and delicate pearl onions, this dish is perfectly caramelized in a buttery brown sugar glaze that’s seasoned with just the right hint of salt and pepper for a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick, crowd-pleasing side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners alike. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, these glossy vegetables are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for home cooks seeking an easy vegetable side dish that feels gourmet.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 250 grams pearl onions
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 120 milliliters water
• 1 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them into uniform rounds about 1/4-inch thick. If using large carrots, cut them in half lengthwise before slicing. Peel the pearl onions by blanching them in boiling water for 1 minute, then trimming the ends and slipping off the skins.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the carrots and pearl onions to the pan and stir to coat them in the melted butter.

Step 4

Sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables and stir again to combine.

Step 5

Pour the water into the pan and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 6

Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and onions are tender and most of the liquid has reduced.

Step 7

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze becomes thick and glossy and coats the vegetables.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the glazed vegetables to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	921.8 grams (921.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	559

Total Fat 25.50g	33%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1548mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 84.80g	31%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 50.10g
Protein 8.40g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 290mg	22%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 2004mg	43%

*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: 38.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 56.3%