Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a delightful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze with warm spices. Perfectly roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and finished with fresh herbs for a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled)
Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- parsley, thyme or other herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare carrots: Dice the carrots and then cut them diagonally into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces. If the carrots are very large or thick, slice them in half lengthwise to ensure even roasting.
- Toss carrots with glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced carrots with honey, minced garlic, melted butter or ghee, olive oil, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Roast carrots: Spread the glazed carrots evenly on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even caramelization. For extra caramelized edges, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, thyme, or your favorite herbs for a fresh finish.
Notes
- This is an easy sheet pan recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners or holiday sides.
- Use ghee instead of butter for a nutty flavor and dairy-free option.
- Adjust the level of spices like cinnamon and ginger to suit your taste preferences.
- Broiling at the end adds wonderful caramelization but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and thyme brighten the dish but are optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 499 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
