Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet glaze of honey, garlic, and warming spices. This easy sheet pan recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a touch of cinnamon and ginger, making it an excellent accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled)
- 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: Dice the carrots by first peeling them, then slicing on a diagonal about 1 to 1.5 inches long. For larger, thicker carrots, slice them in half as well to ensure even cooking.
- Toss 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 everything well to coat the carrots evenly.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the coated carrots evenly on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even caramelization. Optionally, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to get nicely caramelized edges.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or your choice of fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- This recipe works well as a simple side dish for dinner or holiday meals.
- Use either butter or ghee depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Broiling at the end gives the carrots a nice caramelized finish but is optional.
- Fresh herbs add color and extra flavor but can be omitted.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, increase ground ginger to 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 499 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
