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Savory Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Fresh Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring tender carrots glazed with a buttery brown sugar and fresh thyme mixture, balancing sweet and savory flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) carrots, peeled and cut into evenly sized sticks or rounds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (dark brown sugar recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the carrots into uniform sticks or rounds, about ¼ to ½ inch thick (6 to 12 mm).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let it melt completely and start to bubble gently without browning.
  3. Sprinkle in the brown sugar and fresh thyme leaves, stirring continuously until the sugar melts and combines with the butter to form a glossy glaze (1–2 minutes).
  4. Add the cut carrots to the pan, stirring to coat them thoroughly with the glaze.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) of water or vegetable broth.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the carrots simmer gently for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but still slightly firm.
  7. Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Stir frequently as the liquid evaporates and the glaze thickens, coating the carrots in a shiny finish (3–4 minutes).
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

Use fresh thyme for best flavor; if using dried thyme, reduce to 1 teaspoon and add earlier in cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper caramelization. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and brown sugar with coconut sugar. To prevent burning, cook over medium heat and stir frequently once sugar is added.

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Keywords: brown sugar glazed carrots, savory carrots, fresh thyme, easy side dish, caramelized carrots, quick carrot recipe

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