Carrots are proof a side dish doesn’t have to be complicated, or boring. These spicy cranberry glazed carrots are the perfect fall dish. At first glance they may look like your standard glazed carrots, but oh no, my friends, they are not
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword carrots, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 77kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper magazine
Ingredients
2poundscarrots peeled, cut into equally-sized pieces
1cupcranberry juiceyou can use light but don't use diet
2tablespoonparsleychopped
Instructions
On the grill
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Place carrots in a large bowl and add the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the pepper flake, and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar. Toss to coat.
Grill for 5-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until tender, 5-10 minutes. Remove.
On the stovetop
Heat 1" of water in a large skillet to a boil.
Add the carrots and cook until tender 5-10 minutes. Remove and drain.
Combine oil, 2 teaspoons of the pepper flake, and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Return to the skillet over medium heat and cook another 2-3 minutes.
For the glaze
Place cranberry juice and remaining 1 teaspoon of red pepper flake and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer until reduced by half.
Place cooked carrots in a large bowl. Add cranberry juice reduction and toss to coat.