Sautéed Carrots with Bacon
If you need a side that will please the whole family, has very few ingredients and can be cooked in a quick 8 minutes, try Quick and Easy Maple Bacon Carrots.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots around 4-6 large, peeled and cut diagonally into ¼ inch slices
- 2 slices bacon cut into ½" pieces
- 1 Tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- dash ground cinnamon
- salt and pepper
- chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- CRISP THE BACON: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Spread in an even layer and stir occasionally for around 5 minutes or until the pieces are crisp. Transfer the pieces to a paper towel-lined plate.
- SAUTÉ THE CARROTS: Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and discard the rest. Add the chopped carrots to the skillet with the drippings and heat over medium. Stir the carrots occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the carrots become tender.
- ADD THE GLAZE: Pour in the honey or syrup, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until the sauce becomes thick.
- TOP AND SERVE: Remove the pan from the heat and add the bacon and sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.66cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 18946IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg