Best Maple Pecan Carrots Recipes

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH PECANS

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The natural sweetness of carrots goes well with maple flavors in this easy side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat broth and salt to boiling over high heat. Add carrots; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.
Add syrup and butter to carrots in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glazed. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH PECANS

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Make and share this Maple-Glazed Carrots With Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lbs baby carrots
1 3/4 cups low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup roasted pecan, chopped

Steps:

In a non-stick skillet melt butter. Add carrots and stir to coat with butter. Add broth through pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 6 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring often until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced to a glaze (about 12 to 15 minutes).
Stir in pecans and serve.
To reheat if prepared in advance, add 1/4 cup water and heat gentley until water evaporates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 163.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 0.8

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

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I like to make this side dish when I want to add some color to my meal. The touch of maple syrup is a nice surprise and so compatible with the carrot flavor. The crunch of pecans adds a special touch. -Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the butter, syrup and pecans until the butter is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.