Maple glazed carrots are a delicious, easy side dish for any meal. Ready in minutes, these tender carrots are sweet with a hit of heat from red pepper flakes.
Peel carrots. If needed, trim carrots to fit sauté pan.
Add olive oil and butter to sauté pan and set over medium heat. Once butter is melted, swirl pan to coat bottom and mix together fats.
Add the carrots in a single layer and cook 5-7 minutes, until browned on one side. Turn carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle on maple syrup and turn carrots to coat. Add crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for a few minutes more, until carrots are tender and sticky. Top with parsley and serve.