Maple Glazed Carrots
This delicious maple glazed carrot recipe uses real maple syrup, butter and thyme and takes less than 15 minutes on the stovetop.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots peeled and cut on the bias in 1/4" slices.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice carrots on the bias in 1/4" thick slices.
- In a 12" saute pan, bring chicken broth, carrots, salt and 1 Tablespoon maple syrup to a boil over medium heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally. Carrots should be almost tender when pierced with a knife, about 5-7 minutes.
- Uncover pan and turn up heat to medium high and simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced to about 2 Tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
- Add butter and and remaining 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup and toss carrots until well coated and carrots are cooked through and tender.
- Turn off heat and add lemon juice, zest, and fresh thyme. Season to taste with additional salt and black pepper if necessary.