Description
Enjoy tender, glazed carrots infused with the warm flavors of bourbon and brown sugar. This simple side dish adds a touch of sweetness and sophistication to any meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the prepared carrots with melted butter, brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, tossing halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
- If you don’t have bourbon, you can substitute with apple juice or water, though the flavor will be different.
- Ensure carrots are cut into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg