Description
Deliciously sweet and savory brown sugar glazed carrots roasted to tender perfection, enhanced with garlic, butter, and a touch of olive oil. This easy side dish features caramelized edges and a rich, flavorful glaze, garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled
Glaze and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (30g), melted (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) for a standard oven or 200°C (400°F) if using a fan-assisted oven to ensure perfect roasting temperature for the carrots.
- Prepare Carrots: Cut the carrots on the diagonal into 4 cm (1.75 inch) lengths. For thicker ends, halve them lengthwise so all pieces maintain a similar width for even cooking.
- Toss with Glaze Ingredients: Place the carrot pieces in a bowl and add the brown sugar, melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all carrots evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the coated carrots evenly on a baking tray and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the tray, toss the carrots gently to redistribute the glaze, then roast for an additional 10 minutes until the carrots are tender and have caramelized edges, with a generous amount of glaze remaining on the tray.
- Toss and Serve: Mix the roasted carrots in the pan’s glaze to coat them well. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top if desired, and serve the carrots warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Use evenly sized carrots or cut them to uniform sizes for consistent roasting.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute butter with additional olive oil.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze mixture.
- Leftover glazed carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- Parsley garnish is optional but adds a fresh color and flavor contrast.
