These Maple Glazed Carrots are packed slam-full of nutrients and are a cinch to make!

My mom really never had problems with getting me to eat my vegetables as a child. Come to think of it, I really can’t think of any food I didn’t like. I always cleared my plate and never complained when it came to mealtime.

I love carrots no matter how they’re prepared: glazed, raw, steamed, boiled, or baked with a pot roast or a big ol’ flounder. I tried to grow them one year, but didn’t have much luck. Maybe I’ll try again one day.

I love the way these carrots taste… they’re just a tad crisp with a sweet and tangy glaze made with real maple syrup. I leave the skins on… it doesn’t hurt a thing and provides extra nutrients.

This is a healthy, easy and beautiful side dish for a busy weeknight meal or to serve to your most special guests.

Maple Glazed Carrots

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

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Ingredients

½ teaspoon salt
1 pound slender carrots
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup real maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cut off tops and very bottom of each carrot. Scrub and rinse carrots.
Fill a medium saucepan half-full of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add salt, then carrots. Gently boil (uncovered) until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain carrots in a colander and set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add carrots and cook until carrots are coated with glaze, about 3-5 minutes.
Gently place carrots on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.