Description
These Easy Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion. The carrots are coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, then roasted to caramelized perfection. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin)
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cinnamon (if using).
- Coat carrots: Add carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Spread carrots on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, roast the carrots at 425°F and add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
- Baby carrots work well too but may need less cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
