Description
Delicious honey glazed carrots roasted to perfection with a sweet and savory glaze of honey, garlic, butter, and warming spices. This easy sheet pan side dish is perfect for complementing any main course.
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 the carrots: Dice carrots by cutting them on a diagonal about 1 to 1.5 inches in length. If carrots are large and thick, slice them in half to ensure even cooking.
- Toss the carrots: 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 thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the coated carrots on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast them in the oven for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even caramelization. Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to get extra caramelized edges.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted honey glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or herbs of your choice for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This recipe uses a sheet pan for easy roasting and clean-up.
- Broiling briefly at the end enhances the caramelization for a richer flavor.
- You can substitute ghee for butter to make it dairy-free if desired.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey to your taste.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme add a fresh note 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
