Description
This recipe for Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Carrots is an absolute winner and incredibly easy to make. The combination of sweet brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and tender carrots creates a delightful flavor profile. Perfect for both weeknight meals and holiday feasts!
Ingredients
2 pounds Fresh Carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Water or Vegetable Broth
Instructions
- Wash and peel the fresh carrots, then slice them into uniform 1/2-inch thick coins
- In a large saucepan, combine the sliced carrots with 1/4 cup of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until fork-tender but still slightly firm
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth
- Drain any remaining liquid from the pot, then return the carrots to the pot
- Pour the butter and cinnamon mixture over the carrots and stir gently until coated. Cook over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil.
You can use baby carrots to save preparation time; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
