Description
This Honey Glazed Carrots recipe features tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and aromatic honey glaze with garlic, cinnamon, and ginger. Perfect as a delicious and colorful side dish for any meal, it’s easy to prepare and brings out the natural sweetness of carrots with a hint of warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
Glaze
- 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: Peel and dice the carrots by cutting them on a diagonal into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces; slice thick carrots in half for even cooking.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the carrots.
- Toss carrots 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 well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the glazed carrots out on a heavy-duty sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through. For extra caramelization, broil the carrots for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or your preferred herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave until warmed through.
- Use a heavy-duty sheet pan to prevent warping during roasting.
- Broiling at the end adds a nice caramelized edge but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
