Description
These Easy Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots are a simple yet elegant side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The carrots are roasted to caramelized perfection with a sweet and tangy honey glaze, making them a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Honey Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the carrots: Place the carrots on a large baking sheet.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the carrots: Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Finish and serve: Once tender and slightly caramelized, remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the glaze.
- Baby carrots can also be used, though roasting time may vary slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
