Sweet Maple Carrots

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Sweet Maple Carrots
45 min.
6
122kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful side dish that brings a touch of sweetness to your meals? Look no further than our Sweet Maple Carrots! Perfectly suited for various dietary preferences, this vegetarian, gluten-free, and low FODMAP recipe will not only impress your guests but also become a favorite in your household.

Picture vibrant orange carrots glistening with a rich maple-glazed finish, creating a stunning visual that’s hard to resist. The combination of dark brown sugar and pure maple syrup transforms ordinary carrots into a succulent treat, providing a perfect balance of sweetness without being overly sugary. Plus, with just a handful of ingredients and a cooking time of 45 minutes, you’ll find that this dish is both simple and satisfying.

Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty roast or as a standalone dish for a casual dinner, Sweet Maple Carrots serve as a warm, comforting addition to any table. With only 122 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, while enjoying a wholesome side packed with flavor. Dive into the natural sweetness of carrots, elevated by the comforting notes of maple and butter, and experience why this dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds carrots peeled cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • tablespoon brown sugar dark
  • tablespoons maple syrup pure
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices are reduced to glaze, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories122kcal
Protein3.51%
Fat42.06%
Carbs54.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.89
Glycemic Load
5.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.8182608854512%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:122.28kcal
6.11%
Fat:5.95g
9.15%
Saturated Fat:3.63g
22.7%
Carbohydrates:17.32g
5.77%
Net Carbohydrates:14.15g
5.14%
Sugar:11.31g
12.57%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:80.83mg
3.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.12g
2.23%
Vitamin A:19119.21IU
382.38%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.85%
Vitamin K:15.46µg
14.72%
Fiber:3.18g
12.7%
Potassium:382.21mg
10.92%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.99%
Vitamin C:6.69mg
8.11%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.88%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.07%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.63%
Folate:21.78µg
5.44%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.31%
Calcium:48.42mg
4.84%
Phosphorus:41.45mg
4.14%
Magnesium:15.46mg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.18%
Iron:0.36mg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious