Description
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are tender, buttery, and perfectly caramelized with a sweet and savory glaze. They make an easy and comforting side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into even pieces
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the carrots in a large bowl with the brown sugar, minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until the carrots are evenly coated in the glaze.
- Spread the carrots onto a baking tray in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then gently toss the carrots.
- Roast for another 10 minutes until the carrots are tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Toss the roasted carrots in the glaze left on the tray, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm holiday flavor.
Sprinkle grated parmesan over the carrots before serving for extra savory flavor.
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a richer glaze.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet or oven for the best caramelized texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
