Slow-Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
A delightful side dish of carrots and Brussels sprouts glazed with a sweet maple syrup mixture, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4-5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Place the carrots and Brussels sprouts in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Pour the maple mixture over the vegetables, tossing to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir well before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, confirm the butter used is suitable.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor even more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg