Description
This Candied Carrots recipe transforms fresh carrots into a glossy, flavorful side dish with natural sweetness enhanced by plant-based butter and a simple glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a vibrant, warm accompaniment perfect for any meal, featuring a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a beautiful shiny finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups fresh carrots, peeled and sliced evenly
Glaze Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Carrots: Start by washing, peeling, and slicing your carrots into evenly sized pieces. This ensures they cook uniformly and soak up the sweet glaze perfectly.
- Melt the Plant-Based Butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the plant-based butter gently. Once melted, sprinkle in the brown sugar (natural) and stir until it completely dissolves, creating a rich syrup.
- Add the Flavor Enhancers: Pour in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and apple cider vinegar (natural), stirring to blend all the flavors into the buttery syrup. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Carrots: Toss the sliced carrots into the skillet, stirring to coat them in the glaze. Cover the pan, lowering the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the carrots are tender but still hold a slight bite.
- Add the Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle the natural gelling agent over the carrots, stirring quickly to integrate it into the syrup. Continue cooking uncovered to allow the glaze to thicken and cling to the carrots, resulting in that iconic sticky shine.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and transfer the candied carrots to a serving dish. Serve them warm to enjoy the full burst of flavor and glossy appearance.
Notes
- Choose firm carrots for the best texture and bite.
- Slice carrots evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Cook on medium-low heat to prevent burning and allow caramelization.
- Let the glaze thicken fully for a perfect sticky coating.
- Use a non-stick skillet to make stirring easier and avoid glaze sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied carrots, plant-based butter, side dish, sweet glaze, vegetable side, vegan carrots, easy carrot recipe, glazed carrots
