Description
A delicious side dish featuring tender carrots caramelized with brown sugar and butter, offering a perfect blend of sweetness and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to prevent overcrowding the baking sheet for optimal caramelization. Fresh carrots are recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 41
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg