Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a delightful roasted side dish featuring tender, caramelized carrots coated in a sweet honey and garlic butter glaze, finished with a splash of fresh lemon juice and optional parsley garnish for a bright, flavorful touch.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds medium carrots (about 8)
Glaze
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 small lemon
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat it to 425°F to ensure it is ready for roasting the carrots evenly and developing a nice caramelization.
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and trim the carrots, then cut them into 2-inch pieces crosswise. If carrots are thick, halve or quarter them lengthwise to ensure uniform cooking. Place the prepared carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Make Honey Garlic Glaze: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly while swirling the pan to release its fragrance, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the honey to create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Coat Carrots: Drizzle half of the honey glaze over the carrots on the baking sheet. Toss to evenly coat all pieces. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tossing again to distribute the seasoning. Spread the carrots out into one even layer for roasting.
- Roast Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 15 minutes. Remove and toss the carrots to ensure even cooking, then continue roasting for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until carrots are tender and browned on the bottom.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the remaining honey glaze over the roasted carrots. Squeeze the juice of half a small lemon over them and toss gently to coat. Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Toss roasted carrots in the sticky honey-garlic glaze for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory side dish.
- Adjust lemon juice and parsley garnish to add freshness and a pop of color.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; pre-minced garlic may alter taste.
- Ensure carrots are cut evenly for uniform roasting and caramelization.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 11.6 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
