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Glazed Carrots with Cumin

Brown sugar and maple syrup sweeten these gorgeous carrots and the hint of cumin creates a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 295.26 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up; set aside.
  • If your carrots are larger than 3/4" in diameter in the thickest part, cut them down so they will all bake about the same time.
  • In a gallon zip-top bag, place the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and melted butter. "Massage" the bag to combine the ingredients.
  • Add the carrots to the bag and seal the top very well. Using your hands, massage the bag to cover the carrots with the brown sugar mixture.
  • Pour the carrots onto the lined baking sheet, placing them in one layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss the carrots to coat.
  • Bake for another 20 minutes and check for caramelization. Continue to bake for another 10 minutes or so, or until the brown sugar mixture has thickened and the carrots are nicely glazed.
  • Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Notes:
You can substitute fresh, chopped parsley for the cilantro, but I do personally like the parsley with the cumin.
Bake time can vary depending on your oven and thickness of the carrots.
 
Nutrition Facts
Glazed Carrots with Cumin
Amount per Serving
Calories
295.26
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.67
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.98
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.66
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.29
g
Cholesterol
 
29.38
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
323.71
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
713.23
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
48.68
g
16
%
Fiber
 
5.76
g
24
%
Sugar
 
37.67
g
42
%
Protein
 
2.14
g
4
%
Vitamin C
 
12.07
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
103.65
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1.06
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword glazed, carrots, cumin, brown sugar, maple syrup, side dish
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