Move over other veggies, there's a new side dish in town that packs a punch and is perfect for the upcoming holidays. These Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrots are exactly what you need to dress up the table for your feasts.
I think one of the best things about the holidays is having a table full of different side dishes to try. I love my mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, green bean casserole and now I have these tasty carrots to make room for on my plate. I might need a bigger plate though. But what the heck, that's what the holidays are all about good eats.
Glazed carrots add a pop of color and provide a nice touch of sweetness. Even better is that this dish comes together in under 20 minutes (maybe 15 if your carrots are already peeled!). Also, carrots are supposed to be good for your eyes, right? And you will need that extra vitamin A and beta carotene when you tackle those black Friday ads.
How do you spend your Thanksgiving holiday? We typically go to my daughters about 90 minutes away - we'll arrive on Wednesday night and then help with the prep on Thursday. Someone will run out and get the paper (and even sometimes we weigh it -us dorks!). After the meal which is usually early afternoon, we clean up, relax, have the dessert later then we all start going through the ads. I'm not much of a black Friday shopper, but I do get some ideas from the ads and then I usually request everyone's list by the end of that weekend. I like to get my shopping done early if I can.
You'll also love that these bourbon honey glazed carrots can be made in advance, then warmed up when it's time to eat.
Not a fan of bourbon? Then you could leave it out and use a bit of maple syrup instead. Those would be super yummy too!
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Honey Bourbon Glazed Carrots
These tender carrots are perfectly glazed with bourbon
Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots peeled and cut into ¼" diagonal slices
- ⅔ cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy large skillet
- Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to glaze; stir occasionally (about 10 minutes)
- Season with salt and pepper
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 183Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 137mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
Other side dishes you might like - Butternut Squash Cranberries and Crunchy Apple Orange
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rachael yerkes says
Those carrots look fantastic! I was literally drooling while going through this post!
Jamie Sherman says
Oh my gosh, the Thanksgiving paper is always HUGE!! I don't do Black Friday shopping, but I love checking out the ads, too! These carrots need to be on our Thanksgiving table this year!
Julie Evink says
What a treat for the holidays! So much deliciousness!
Cathy Trochelman says
What a perfect combo! I love the addition of bourbon! You're a girl after my own heart.... 😉
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
I could eat this whole dish, Deb -- I love the bourbon in these!
Nancy Piran says
My family would absolutely love these! They look amazing!
I Am Zoe Watson says
This looks so good! I'm always looking for new ways to add veggies to my life!
Thanks for posting it on the our mini Linky party for me to find!
Ambient Wares says
We're still figuring out our Thanksgiving plans but, this is a great dish to bring wherever we end up 😉 Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
Nici @ Posed Perfection says
Gorgeous photos of a delicious dish! Seriously, I wish I could just reach through the computer screen with a fork. Thanks so much for sharing this at my Creative Ways Link Party last week! You'll be one of the features at tomorrow night's party!