Description
These Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots are a delightful side dish featuring tender carrots caramelized with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these carrots make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or coins)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Coat Carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if desired.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the seasoned carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until caramelized and tender.
- Final Touch: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling maple syrup or balsamic glaze over the carrots before serving.
- If using baby carrots, adjust the roasting time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
