Glazed Carrots

By Dani Potts | October 20, 2025

Total time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 ½ lbs carrots, cut and julienned into ½ inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil 
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup 
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil 
  • 2 rosemary sprigs 
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ -½ teaspoon salt

Optional: Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of orange juice if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large, heavy skillet or pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add carrots, spread out evenly, and do not stir for 4  minutes or so, until carrots start to sear and brown. Stir and let sit for a few more minutes cooking like this until the carrots are lightly brown on the edges.
  2. Add water, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, coconut oil, rosemary sprigs, black pepper and salt. Let it come to a boil and turn down to simmer with lid on for 5- 8 minutes until carrots are al dente, just barely fork tender (this will take longer when using larger carrots, fresh carrots will cook faster). 
  3. Remove the lid, stir, turn to low let the liquid reduce until it becomes syrupy, stirring every few minutes or so. You want them to get caramelized and darken. This will take about 8-12 minutes.
  4. Serve with optional chopped parsley and a squeeze of orange juice, enjoy!

Credit: https://www.feastingathome.com/glazed-carrots/

BENEFITS

Carrots are a crunchy, naturally sweet vegetable packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant your body converts into vitamin A, which supports eye health, immune function, and skin integrity. They’re also a good source of fiber, helping to support digestion and stable blood sugar levels. Whether eaten raw, roasted, or in soups, carrots add both flavor and a nutrient boost to your meals.