Spiced Butter-Glazed Carrots

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2

Spiced butter-glazed carrots recipe for a healthy side dish

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons butter
	3/4 cup finely chopped onion
	1/2 inch piece fresh gingerroot , peeled , cut into thin slices , then each slice cut into strips
	4 whole green cardamom pods , smashed
	1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
	1 1/2 lbs medium carrots , peeled , cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick ovals ( about 14 )
	1 cup low sodium chicken broth ( may need more )
	white pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

121

Sugar

Fat

If you are looking for a tasty, flavorful and healthy veggie side dish, Spiced Butter-Glazed Carrots recipe is the perfect recipe. This recipe combines the goodness of carrots with the rich buttery flavor of the sauce. The spices such as Cardamom pods and the sliced ginger add a mild spicy flavor to the dish. Carrots are a great source of essential vitamins and nutrients, and this recipe is an excellent way to incorporate this nutritious vegetable into your meals.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the onion, ginger, cardamom and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
3.	Add the carrots and chicken broth, season with white Pepper; bring to a simmer.
4.	Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
5.	Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is syrupy and coats the carrots, about 5 minutes more.

PROS

Spiced butter-glazed carrots are a tasty, flavorful and healthy veggie side dish that can be easily prepared in just 25 minutes.

Perfect complement to roasted chicken, beef or fish.

CONS

Carrots have relatively high sugar content; therefore, adding additional sugar to this recipe is unnecessary.

Overcooked carrots could lose their nutrients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in vitamin A, C, dietary fiber and potassium which are very essential in supporting good health.
Carrots have been linked to good vision, cancer prevention, and reduced risk of heart disease.