Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated with a sweet and savory honey, garlic, and olive oil glaze. This easy-to-make recipe brings out the natural sweetness of carrots enhanced by a touch of garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for pairing with your favorite main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 lb / 500 g carrots, preferably long thin ones for roasting whole
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare carrots: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). Peel the carrots and trim off the tops. If using long thin carrots, you may leave them whole. For thicker or larger carrots, slice them lengthwise into halves or quarters for even roasting.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic. Add a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, then stir well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat the carrots: Place the prepared carrots into an oven-safe dish. Pour the glaze over them and use your hands to toss, ensuring each carrot is fully coated. Arrange the carrots in a single layer without overlapping for even roasting.
- Roast the carrots: Place the dish in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the dish, toss the carrots to redistribute the glaze, then continue roasting for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, depending on carrot size, until they are fork tender.
- Check for doneness: Test the carrots by piercing them with a fork or toothpick. They should be tender but not mushy, cooked to your liking.
- Serve: Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or rosemary and drizzle any leftover glaze from the dish over the top. Serve warm alongside your favorite mains and sides, such as garlic mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
- Choose long, thin carrots if you want to roast them whole for a nicer presentation and quicker roasting.
- If carrots are large or thick, slicing them lengthwise helps ensure even cooking.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary to add a burst of flavor and freshness as garnish.
- Leftover glaze in the roasting dish is flavorful—drizzle it over the carrots before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
