Description
Honey Glazed Carrots bring sweet, caramelized goodness straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Roasted until tender and glistening, these carrots make your side dish feel like a delicious celebration of simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs carrots
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash 2 lbs of carrots, then slice them into uniform 2-inch pieces to guarantee even roasting.
- Combine 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the carrots and toss thoroughly, ensuring each piece gets a complete coating.
- Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they’re not overcrowded or touching.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, rotating the carrots after 12-13 minutes to achieve even caramelization.
- Check the carrots for a golden-brown exterior and tender center. Remove from the oven when they reach your desired doneness.
- Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme or parsley for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Carrots cook most evenly when cut into similar-sized pieces, so take time to chop carefully for uniform roasting.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender honey to create subtle flavor variations in the glaze.
- For a lower sugar option, replace half the honey with maple syrup or use a sugar-free honey alternative.
- When roasting, leave enough space between carrots on the baking sheet to help them caramelize instead of steam, which creates deeper flavor and better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg