Description
Glossy, tender, and beautifully caramelized, Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots with Herbs are an easy recipe that turns simple carrots into a sweet and savory side dish for dinner ideas, holiday meals, quick vegetable sides, healthy snack-style leftovers, and comforting food ideas. This easy dinner side uses brown sugar, butter, warm spices, and fresh herbs to create roasted carrots with rich flavor, golden edges, and a fresh finish.
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Trim, peel, and dry the carrots. Slice any thick carrots lengthwise so they roast evenly.
3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Place the carrots on the baking sheet and pour the brown sugar glaze over them. Toss until fully coated.
5. Spread the carrots in a single layer with space between each one.
6. Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme while the carrots are hot.
8. Transfer to a platter, spoon extra glaze from the pan over the top, and serve warm.
Notes
Use carrots that are similar in size so they roast evenly and finish at the same time.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet, or the carrots may steam instead of caramelize.
Add the fresh herbs after roasting so they stay bright, fresh, and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 328mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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