Date Glazed Carrots Servings 2 to 3 as a side Prep Time 10 minutes     Cook Time 5 minutes                     Tweet	Recipes are rated from 1 to 5 forks, with 1 fork being the easiest and 5 forks the most challenging.
Vegan and Sugar free date glazed carrots. This was a childhood favorite of mine, and the dates add just the right touch of sweetness and caramel flavor.

Ingredients:

Date Syrup Ingredients:

• 1 cup Medjool dates - pitted and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water

For the carrots:

• 4 large carrots - thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup date syrup (included in this recipe)
• non-stick oil spray (optional)

Special Equipment:

Blender (High speed blender works best)   (like this one from Amazon)    

 

Preparation Method:

Date Syrup:

Make the date syrup before preparing the carrots.

Place dates in a medium or large bowl. Bring water to a simmer and pour over the dates. Let the dates sit in the water until the water is cool enough to blend, about 30 minutes. Pour the dates and water into a blender and blend on high until smooth. Strain if desired. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

Glazed Carrots:

Slice the carrots into coins no thicker than 1/4 inch. Remove the thyme leaves from the stems and lightly chop.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with on-stick spray if using. Add the carrots to the pan along with a couple tablespoons of water and sauté for 1 minute, tossing or stirring occasionally. Add the thyme leaves and another tablespoon or two of water and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the date syrup and 1/4 cup of water and bring the mixture to a simmer and cook while stirring occasionally until most of the moisture has evaporated and the carrots are coated with the reduced date syrup.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.

Enjoy!