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. Tossed with brown sugar, garlic, butter, and a touch of olive oil, then roasted to perfection, these carrots become tender with beautifully caramelized edges. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a hint of freshness to this comforting and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Carrots

1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled

Glaze

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

Garnish

Parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) for standard ovens or 200°C (400°F) if using a fan-forced oven to ensure perfect roasting temperatures.
Prepare Carrots: Cut the carrots diagonally into 4 cm (1.75 inch) lengths. Slice the thicker ends in half so all pieces are roughly the same width, ensuring even cooking.
Mix Glaze and Carrots: 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.
Roast Carrots: Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on a roasting tray. Roast them in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Toss and Continue Roasting: Remove the tray and gently toss the carrots to redistribute the glaze. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender and caramelized on the edges.
Serve: Toss the carrots in the remaining glaze on the tray, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a flavorful side dish.
Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of carrots and creates irresistible caramelized edges.
Use melted butter or olive oil depending on your preference; both yield tasty results.
Parsley garnish is optional but adds a fresh, vibrant touch.
The recipe video demonstrates the best way to achieve perfect glazed carrots every time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 191 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 414 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg