Description
These Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots are a delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a hint of caramelization from brown sugar. Perfect for a family dinner or a holiday feast, these carrots are simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or rounds)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with melted butter, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using, until well coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Baby carrots can be used instead of whole carrots—no peeling or cutting needed.
- Add a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
