Description
These Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots are a delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Tender carrots are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, then roasted to caramelized perfection. This easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or diagonally sliced)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare carrots: In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using.
- Roast: Spread the carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or a pinch of nutmeg.
- This recipe works well with baby carrots or rainbow carrots too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
