Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a sweet and savory roasted side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a flavorful glaze of honey, garlic, butter, and warm spices. This easy sheet pan recipe is perfect for adding a vibrant and delicious vegetable to any meal.
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
Garnish
- Parsley, thyme or other herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Dice carrots by cutting them on a diagonal into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces. If carrots are large and thick, slice them in half to ensure 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 evenly.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the glazed carrots out evenly on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even roasting. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to achieve caramelized edges.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or your preferred herbs for a fresh finish.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy and flavorful side dish perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
- You can substitute ghee for butter to add a nutty flavor or use all olive oil for a lighter version.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to your taste.
- Roasting at a high temperature caramelizes the carrots and spices, enhancing the flavor significantly.
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary or dill can be used as alternative garnishes.
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
