Description
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a quick and easy roasted side dish that enhances the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich caramelized glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled
- 1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (30g), melted (or use olive oil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) for standard ovens or 200°C (400°F) if using a fan-forced oven.
- Cut the carrots diagonally into 4 cm (1.75 inch) lengths.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot pieces with the brown sugar, melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on a roasting tray. Roast them for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tray and gently toss the carrots. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
- Toss the carrots in the remaining glaze on the tray, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg