Glazed Carrots with Turkey Bacon: A Truly Irresistible Side Dish
A delicious and easy-to-make side dish that elevates any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
- Add the sliced carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and honey, then cover to cook until carrots are tender.
- Return the bacon to the skillet, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Honey can be omitted for a sugar-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg