Description
A comforting side dish of sweet and savory slow-cooked baby carrots glazed with maple syrup and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baby carrots by washing them under cold water and draining them well.
- Mix together the maple syrup, butter, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat the carrots with the maple mixture in the slow cooker, tossing gently.
- Cook on low for 240-300 minutes or on high for 120-180 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
These carrots pair well with roast chicken, grilled salmon, or pork chops. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
