Maple Butter + Thyme Braised Carrots
Maple Butter + Thyme Braised Carrots
Braised carrots are easily one of my favorite sides to serve around the holidays for a sweet, savory punch of flavor and this particular recipe with maple butter + thyme glazed carrots is a total showstopper to serve for your next get together.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lbs baby carrots, halved on the bias
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
4 thyme sprigs
Method:
Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the carrots, salt and pepper. Raise to medium-high heat and sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the broth, maple syrup, coconut aminos, light brown sugar, thyme sprigs and stir until well combined. Bring to a high simmer then cover and reduce to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring 2-3 times in between.
Uncover and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and reduced a bit and the carrots are fork tender. Season to taste. Serve immediately!
Maple Butter + Thyme Braised Carrots
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the carrots, salt and pepper. Raise to medium-high heat and sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the broth, maple syrup, coconut aminos, light brown sugar, thyme sprigs and stir until well combined. Bring to a high simmer then cover and reduce to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring 2-3 times in between.
- Uncover and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and reduced a bit and the carrots are fork tender. Season to taste. Serve immediately!