📋 Healthy Glazed Carrots (with Brown Sugar) Recipe

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📋 Healthy Glazed Carrots (with Brown Sugar) Recipe

These Healthy Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar (also known as Roasted Carrots) are lightened up glazed carrots with brown sugar and butter, roasted to perfection! They are easy to make, WW friendly (2 WW points on the blue plan) and a great addition to your holiday meal or any meal!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword brown sugar, carrots, glazed, roasted

Special Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 140kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots peeled
4 tablespoon brown sugar
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon light butter, melted
½ teaspoon butter extract
½ tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

parsley *I use fresh

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425degrees F/220 degrees C and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Peel carrots, then cut off ends. Cut carrots in half, then in half again. Cut thicker ends in half again so they are similar in width.
Toss in bowl with brown sugar, butter, butter extract, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Spread out onto onto baking sheet.
Roast in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, toss (you can leave them on the pan while you do this) then roast for an additional 10 minutes until you can easily put a fork through.
Place carrots in serving bowl (or you can leave on the pan) and toss carrots in the glaze, ensuring you scrape all the glaze from the baking sheet (and mix it in).

Garnish:

Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Expert Tips

Use Fresh, High-Quality Carrots. For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, whole carrots. Baby carrots can be used in a pinch, but they tend to be less flavorful and more watery when roasted. Fresh carrots give a better caramelization and a sweeter taste.

Cut Uniform Pieces. To ensure even cooking, slice the carrots into uniform pieces. This will help them roast evenly, and the glaze will coat all the pieces uniformly. If some pieces are thicker than others, they may not cook at the same rate, resulting in an uneven texture.

Roast at High Heat (425°F). Roasting the carrots at a high temperature (425°F/220°C) helps caramelize the sugars in the brown sugar and create that beautiful golden glaze. If the oven temperature is too low, the carrots will steam rather than roast, which can affect the texture and flavor.

Toss Carrots Halfway Through Roasting. After roasting the carrots for 15 minutes, make sure to toss them on the pan. This ensures the glaze is evenly distributed and the carrots cook evenly. You’ll also prevent any pieces from burning while ensuring the glaze coats every carrot slice.

Use a Non-Stick Baking Sheet. For easy cleanup and to prevent the carrots from sticking to the pan, make sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray. This also helps in achieving a nice, glossy glaze without any burnt residue.

Add Fresh Herbs for Extra Flavor

Garnishing the roasted carrots with fresh parsley not only adds color but also a fresh, vibrant flavor that contrasts with the sweet, rich glaze. You can also experiment with other fresh herbs like thyme or chives to add a unique twist.

🌡️Storage

Store these easy glazed carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

* If you want to make this carrots recipe in advance (and have them look nice and not shriveled), it's best that you cook them for only 15 minutes, then store them in a sealed container. Then just prior to serving, put them in the oven for 10 - 15 additional minutes.

These baked carrots with brown sugar can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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