Description
Roasted brown sugar carrots are a delightful side dish that transforms humble vegetables into a sweet and savory treat. The natural sweetness of fresh carrots is enhanced by caramelization, creating a visually stunning dish perfect for any occasion. With a simple blend of brown sugar and spices, these glazed carrots offer a delicious balance of flavors that will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ? tsp kosher salt
- ? tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and peel the carrots if desired, then cut them into uniform pieces, approximately 2 inches long.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the carrot pieces in the glaze until fully coated.
- Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover glaze over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg