Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of sweetness and savory flavors with these Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots. Perfectly caramelized and seasoned with a hint of cinnamon, these carrots make a fantastic side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or slices)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using until evenly coated.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Baby carrots can be used for convenience.
- Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
