Maple Lemon Carrots

Close up of a bowl of sliced glazed sliced carrots garnished with parsley flakes.

Carrots lightly glazed in a sweet maple and citrus butter sauce.

Michigan Harvest of the Month™

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Prep Time 6

Cook Time 4

Total Time 10

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Equipment

Microwave

Ingredients

1 bag baby carrots (or 2 cups carrots, sliced), or one (15.5-ounce) can carrots, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons light butter
2 teaspoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place carrots and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain. If using canned carrots, cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Stir until well coated and butter is melted.

Notes

Prep Tip

Cut carrots cook quicker than baby carrots. Whole baby carrots will cook in 4 to 6 minutes while cut carrots take 2 to 4 minutes. Canned carrots will cook in 1 to 2 minutes.

Change it Up

Use 1 tablespoon brown sugar instead of maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 62calCarbohydrates: 8.6gProtein: 0.8gFat: 3.1gSodium: 213mgFiber: 1.8g

Keyword 15 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, Canned, Potluck