Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled (Note 1)
• 1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar, loosely packed (Note 2)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp butter (30g), melted (or olive oil)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan-forced).
2. Cut carrot on the diagonal into 4cm / 1.75” lengths. Halve thicker end so they are all roughly the same width.
3. Toss in a bowl with sugar, butter, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Pour onto tray, spread out.
4. Roast 15 minutes. Toss, then roast a further 10 minutes until soft and caramelised on the edges with plenty of glaze left on the tray.
5. Final toss then serve – Give the carrots a final toss in the glaze on the tray then transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley if using. Serve warm.