Name: Pan-Roasted Carrots
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound medium carrots; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1.5 teaspoons pure maple syrup; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Pan-Roasted Carrots

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This recipe gives you a faster route to "roasted," lightly caramelized carrots. Instead of cooking in the oven (and waiting for it to preheat), here you cook the carrots on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet. The key is to keep the carrots still; you'll cook them for 5 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook undisturbed for another 5 minutes. The results are beautifully browned, crisp-tender carrots that take about a third of the time as oven-roasted. A hint of hoisin and maple syrup enhances the sweetness of the carrots without rendering them cloying.

By Ann Taylor Pittman

Published on March 29, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

a platter of pan-roasted carrots on a denim surface — Photo: Alexandra Shytsman

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 pound medium carrots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 ½ teaspoons pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Cut carrots in half lengthwise. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and butter; swirl to coat. Add the carrots in a single layer; cook without stirring for 5 minutes. Stir and arrange in a single layer; cook without stirring for 5 more minutes. Combine water, hoisin, maple syrup and salt; add to the pan and cook until the carrots are glazed, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139	Calories
9g	Fat
14g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 255mg	11%
Calcium 40mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.