Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze with warm spices. Perfect for adding a touch of natural sweetness and vibrant color to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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: Peel and cut the carrots on a diagonal into 1 to 1.5 inch lengths. If the carrots are large or thick, slice them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
- Toss 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 ensure the carrots are evenly coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the glazed carrots evenly on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, tossing the carrots halfway through the roasting time to ensure even caramelization. For an extra caramelized finish, broil the carrots for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or your choice of herbs if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- This easy sheet pan recipe yields tender and flavorful honey glazed carrots with minimal prep and clean up.
- You can substitute ghee with unsalted butter for a richer flavor or use all olive oil for a lighter option.
- Adjust the honey quantity to your taste for more or less sweetness.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, dried herbs can be used, but add them at the end of roasting to preserve flavor.
- For thicker carrots, slicing them thinner will help ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
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
