Description
Delicious honey glazed carrots roasted to perfection with a sweet and savory blend of honey, garlic, and warm spices. This easy sheet pan side dish offers tender, caramelized carrots with a fragrant glaze and optional fresh herbs for garnish, perfect to complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled)
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- parsley, thyme or other herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare carrots: Peel and dice the carrots, slicing them diagonally into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces. If carrots are large and thick, slice them in half lengthwise for uniform 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 thoroughly to coat the carrots 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 halfway through for even caramelization. Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to brown the edges further.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or preferred fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots and peel them for a smoother texture and better flavor absorption.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Broiling briefly at the end adds appealing caramelized edges.
- Substitute butter with ghee or a plant-based alternative to customize the recipe.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and thyme enhance both appearance and flavor 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
