Oven-Roasted Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Deliciously sweet and caramelized oven-roasted carrots glazed with brown sugar and butter, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of baby carrots or regular carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat the carrots with the brown sugar mixture.
- Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Check for doneness after 25 minutes; they should be tender yet slightly crisp.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure that the carrots are of uniform size for even cooking. For variations, consider adding orange juice or different spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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