Description
This Easy Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots recipe highlights tender, sweet carrots perfectly roasted to a golden brown with a delicious honey glaze. Perfect as a simple, healthy side dish, these carrots are enhanced with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then finished with fresh herbs for a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound fresh carrots
Glaze and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the carrots evenly and caramelizing the honey glaze.
- Prepare Carrots: Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly. Cut them into uniform pieces to ensure even roasting and consistent tenderness.
- Coat Carrots: In a mixing bowl, toss the carrot pieces with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Arrange and Glaze: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the honey over the carrots to add a natural sweetness that will caramelize during roasting.
- Roast Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes. Toss them halfway through cooking to ensure all sides become tender and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Once roasted, remove the carrots from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley to add freshness and a pop of color before serving.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin before roasting.
- Use baby carrots for a quicker cooking time if desired.
- Make sure to cut carrots uniformly to promote even cooking.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a different sweet flavor.
- Leftover roasted carrots can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
