Brown Sugar Dill Carrots are a great side dish anytime but special enough for a holiday menu. These easy stovetop glazed carrots are cooked until fork tender and tossed in a buttery brown sugar and dill sauce.
These Brown Sugar Dill Carrots are from the collection of recipes that I’ve been making forever and a day. Today they are finally getting their well deserved spot here on Valerie’s Kitchen.
What I love most about them.
- Fast and easy to make.
- Go over in a big way with both kids and adults.
- Super versatile – they go with everything!
- Can be made with fresh or dried herbs and I almost always have everything I need on hand to make them.
- They cook on the stovetop from start to finish.
- Will work any night of the week but are special enough to include on a holiday menu.
I used to include carrots on our menu at least once or twice a month when my boys were little. I always knew they would all eat their veggies those nights. They may seem a little special for a random weeknight dinner, but they are so quick and easy to make that they really do work anytime.
Like my Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Brussels Sprouts, they’re perfect for serving with a holiday ham, turkey, or roast beef. Super versatile, super delicious!
Ingredient Notes
- Carrots – I’ve done this recipe with regular carrots, baby carrots, and rainbow carrots. They all work great!
- Butter – You’ll need 3 tablespoons of salted butter – no need to soften it.
- Brown sugar – Light brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness to the buttery dill glaze.
- Dill – Fresh or dried will work. If you are making these carrots for a holiday meal, I recommend going with fresh.
- Salt and pepper – The carrots are simply seasoned with salt and pepper to allow the flavors of brown sugar and dill to shine through.
How to Make Brown Sugar Dill Carrots
- Slice your carrots on the diagonal about 1/2-inch thick and place them in a 12-inch skillet. Pour in just enough water to come to the top of the carrots (they should just barely be covered with water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until just fork tender (be careful not to overcook).
- Drain water from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted.
- Add the dill, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring until the butter sauce has thickened a bit.
- Serve immediately garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Serving Suggestions
These versatile stovetop glazed carrots pair well with chicken, beef, pork or seafood. Add a rice or a potato dish to round out your meal.
Main Dish Ideas
- Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
- Tender Eye of Round Roast Beef with Gravy
- Roasted Beef Tenderloin
- Slow Cooker Ham with Peach Thyme Glaze
- Skillet Braised Pork Chops
- Blackened Mahi Mahi
Potato and Rice Side Dish Ideas
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Gratin
- Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Almond Rice Pilaf
- Cilantro Lime Rice
More Holiday Vegetable Side Dishes
- Broccoli Pearl Onion Casserole
- Honey Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
- Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
- Bourbon Glazed Carrots
- Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic
Brown Sugar Dill Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut slightly on the diagonal into ½-inch slices (about 4 cups sliced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried, plus additional for garnish, if desired
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place sliced carrots in a 12-inch skillet and pour in just enough water to come to the top of the carrots (they should just barely be covered with water). Bring to a boil over HIGH heat. Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for about 6 to 7 minutes or until just fork tender (be careful not to overcook).
- Drain water from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted. Add the dill, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the butter sauce has thickened a bit.
- Serve immediately garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, and is an estimate not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.
Adapted from Allrecipes
Very easy and very tasty! Great for introducing dill to my family.