Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and aromatic honey glaze with garlic, cinnamon, and ginger. This easy recipe is perfect for adding a touch of natural sweetness and warmth to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
Glaze and Seasoning
- 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 (Optional)
- parsley, thyme or other herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and dice the carrots, then cut them diagonally into pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches long. If carrots are thick, slice them in half to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, melted butter or ghee, olive oil, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Toss the sliced carrots thoroughly in this mixture to coat them evenly.
- Roast Carrots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the coated carrots evenly on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to achieve caramelized, browned edges.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, thyme, or other fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
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 for best flavor.
- Use a heavy-duty sheet pan to prevent warping when roasting at high temperatures.
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter or ghee.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
