2 Ingredient Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots (2024)

Tender carrots with a subtly sweet glaze…made with…ginger ale?! You better believe it!! These delicious ginger ale carrots are only 3 simple ingredients and one of our favorite easy side dish recipes!

The Easiest Glazed Carrots Recipe

A few years ago, we traveled toCat Island, Bahamas for my sister’s wedding. It was a no-frills(though beautiful!) place, so we cooked our own lunches with whateverwe were able to round up.

As the designatedchef of the family, my husbandwas called upon to prepare a meal for around twenty people a day using very limited provisions.

Here is what my husband had to work with:

• a yellow-fin tuna caught on the previous afternoon’s deep-sea fishing trip
• a bag of lettuce
• a handful of extra large carrots

Of course the fresh-caught tuna on a bed of lettuce was amazing! However, it was surprisingly the carrots that stole the show.

Somehow, my husband transformed those carrots into something absolutely incredible using only a can of ginger ale he found in the fridge. Those ginger ale glazed carrots lasted about five minutes and were the surprise star of the meal!

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What You Need:

• Medium bag of carrots
• 1 can of ginger ale

Seriously! That’s it!

Essential Equipment:My husband uses the Kila Chef 11″ Tri-Ply Copper Bottom Frying Pan — you get all the benefits of cooking with copper, but at a fraction of the price of fancy solid copper pans!

Can You Use a Different Type of Soda?

If you want to try this recipe, but don’t have any ginger ale at home, don’t worry! WhileI especially love the extra tang of ginger ale, Sprite, 7-up, or a similar lemon-lime soda will also work and taste fantastic.

The flavor might be slightly different, but it will still be sweet and savory with that perfect caramelization you can see in the pictures. YUM!

How Does Soda Caramelize Vegetables?

Caramelization is a process where sugar is cooked until it browns. This already happens to a certain extent when cooking fruits or veggies themselves. The natural sugars are released and caramelize when cooked at high temperatures.

When we add a can of soda to this dish, the liquid cooks off, leaving a glaze of sweet caramelization on top of the carrots. It’s like a boost of flavor!

How to make Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

First, prep carrots by washing and peeling. Cut off the tops, then slice about 1/4″ thick.

Add to a large sauté pan over medium heat with a pat of butter or cooking oil. Brown carrots for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour an entire 12oz can of ginger ale into the pan, stir, and cover. Reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes on low.

Remove lid, stir, and enjoy!

The next time you’re scrambling to create a fabulous holiday meal, or just a Tuesday night diner, don’t worry!

If you’ve got a bag of carrots, a can of ginger ale, and twenty minutes, then you can make this delicious and easy side dish!

More of our favorite easy vegetable side dish recipes:

• Asian Inspired Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
• Ranch Green Beans
• Roasted Beet Hummus
• Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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