Glazed Julienned Carrots

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 03, 2022
There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just five ingredients, this recipe is ready to serve in minutes. —Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmington, Delaware
Glazed Julienned Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, julienned
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. If desired, sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 140 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.