Description
Cinnamon brown sugar carrots transform ordinary vegetables into a crowd-pleasing side dish. Roasted to caramelized perfection, these vibrant carrots boast a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. Whether for a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Toss carrot pieces in the mixture until well-coated.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg