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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish » Maple Glazed Carrots

    June 10, 2020 Side Dish

    Maple Glazed Carrots

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    Maple Glazed Carrots turn a humble vegetable into something super awesome. Maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon are cooked down to a sticky glaze. Carrots have never been so cravable. Serve these on the side of everything ever.

    Maple Glazed Carrots | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

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    Maple Glazed Carrots | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Obviously, I recharge with food. Yes, we all recharge our bodies with food Duh. But this is also one of the ways I recharge spiritually. So, I'm coming back at you with the humble carrot. My fear of vegetables is well documented, but carrots happen to be one veggie I can actually tolerate and even occasionally enjoy.

    These Maple Glazed Carrots are the vegetable side dish I actually look forward to eating. They're a perfect balance of sweet and savoury for me. The maple syrup also has that earthy quality that's so intriguing. There's a hint of cinnamon in there to add a depth of flavor, and I got out the fancy salt for these. I want to eat these with everything.

    Maple Glazed Carrots | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    How do you make Maple Glazed Carrots?

    Start by peeling and chopping about six carrots to easily feed four to six people. Slice the carrots about a quarter-inch thick so that they'll cook more quickly. Then add them to a wide skillet along with some water, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.

    From there, simmer the carrots until they're as tender as you like. We like our carrots quite soft, so I started checking them at about 20 minutes. Then I just kept tasting every five minutes or so until they were just how we like them. If you want your carrots a little more firm, obviously, cook them for a shorter amount of time. If the water in the pan starts to get too low before the carrots are cooked all the way, just add a little more water. It'll be fine.

    Once your carrots are cooked, crank the heat up to high. Then stir the carrots while the liquid in the pan evaporates and turns into a sticky glaze. Just keep things moving gently to make sure every carrot is coated. You can add a sprinkling of coarse sea salt at the end if you like.

    Maple Glazed Carrots | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    I've met a lot of vegetables I didn't like, but I love these Maple Glazed Carrots. Almost as much as I love you. Thanks so much for being here.

    Looking for more totally awesome side dishes? Loaded Baked Potato Casserole is where it's at.

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    Maple Glazed Carrots

    Maple Glazed Carrots | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day
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    Maple Glazed Carrots are a quick, easy, and delicious healthy vegetable side dish to accompany any dinner.

    • Author: Renee Rendall
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Boiled
    • Cuisine: None
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    1. 6 carrots, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
    2. ½ cup water
    3. 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup
    4. ¼ teaspoon salt
    5. ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a skillet and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until your carrots reach desired tenderness. The time will vary depending on your carrots, the size of your pan, etc. You may need to add a little more water if it all evaporates before your carrots are cooked as soft as you like.
    2. Turn heat to high and boil rapidly, stirring carrots frequently until all the water has evaporated and you're left with a sticky glaze that's turned slightly brown.
    3. Serve immediately.

    Keywords: Carrots

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