Oven-Roasted Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
A delightful side dish featuring caramelized carrots with a sweet brown sugar glaze, perfect for any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine carrots, brown sugar, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, tossing until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, try roasting with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg