Alton's Glazed Carrots Recipe

Experience the magic of Alton Brown's glazed carrots, a Good Eats recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! Perfectly glazed carrots with a hint of spice, ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe is a must-try for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant side dish.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 119.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alton's Glazed Carrots

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How to Make Alton's Glazed Carrots

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of peeled and sliced carrots to the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of ginger ale and add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  4. Cover the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Once simmering, remove the lid, stir gently, and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pan again and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid, add 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, and increase the heat to medium-high.
  8. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the ginger ale has reduced to a glaze and the carrots are tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

18g

Carbs

5g