Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze with warm spices. Perfect for complementing any meal, these carrots are roasted to caramelized perfection and garnished with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled)
- 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
- parsley, thyme or other herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and cut the carrots on the diagonal into 1 to 1.5 inch lengths. If the carrots are thick, slice them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
- 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 in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking. For extra caramelization, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme if desired. Serve warm as a sweet and savory side dish.
Notes
- This recipe works well as a quick and flavorful side dish for any dinner.
- Use ghee instead of butter for a slightly different flavor and higher smoke point.
- Broiling briefly at the end enhances the caramelized edges for extra sweetness.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs with dried or leave them out entirely based on preference.
- Ensure carrots are cut evenly for uniform roasting.
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
