Description
Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots are a delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the rich flavor of brown sugar, creating a perfect complement to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- These carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg