Description
This Easy Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender carrots are roasted to perfection with a sticky honey glaze, seasoned with optional herbs and a touch of lemon for brightness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the carrots roast evenly and get that beautiful caramelization.
- Prepare the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and the optional dried herbs until they are evenly coated in the glaze.
- Arrange for roasting: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This allows for even roasting and easy cleanup.
- Roast the carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir the carrots halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly and develop a nice caramelized exterior.
- Add finishing touch: Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and, if desired, drizzle with fresh lemon juice to add brightness and a hint of acidity.
- Serve: Serve the honey-glazed roasted carrots warm as a tasty and healthy side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or a pinch of cinnamon before serving.
- Baby carrots may be used as a convenient shortcut with no chopping needed.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your taste preference for a sweeter or lighter glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
