Brandy Glazed Carrots
Brandy Glazed Carrots feature tender, steamed slices baked in a shiny orange-brandy sauce that balances gentle sweetness with a warm, aromatic finish. The butter and brown sugar create a silky glaze that clings to each piece, ideal for holiday tables or weeknight roasts. A sprinkle of parsley brightens the dish right before serving.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brandy Glazed Carrots, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the carrots, cover, and steam until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Move them to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves; add the brandy, orange juice, and cornstarch. Stir constantly, bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the carrots in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 88.58 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 13.71 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.54 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.25 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 375.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.49 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 9.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.77 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 63.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 264.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 31.79 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Brandy Glazed Carrots is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brandy, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 88.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brandy Glazed Carrots made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brandy Glazed Carrots?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 88.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brandy Glazed Carrots easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brandy Glazed Carrots healthy?
- Brandy Glazed Carrots has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 88.58 calories and 1.39 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 375.77 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.25 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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