Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a deliciously sweet and savory side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a buttery honey-garlic glaze, finished with a splash of fresh lemon juice and optionally garnished with parsley. This recipe brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots with a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes, making it an ideal accompaniment to a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds medium carrots (about 8)
Honey Garlic Glaze
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 small lemon
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat it to 425°F to ensure even roasting of the carrots.
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and trim the carrots, then cut them crosswise into 2-inch pieces. For thicker carrots (over 1 inch), halve or quarter them lengthwise to achieve pieces about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Place all pieces on a rimmed baking sheet. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Make Honey Garlic Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it. Remove from heat and whisk in the honey until combined.
- Coat Carrots with Glaze: Drizzle half of the honey garlic glaze over the carrots on the baking sheet. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, then toss again to distribute the seasoning.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the glazed carrots in an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss the carrots and continue roasting for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until they are tender and bottoms are nicely browned.
- Finish with Lemon and Remaining Glaze: Drizzle the remaining honey glaze over the carrots, squeeze the juice from half a small lemon on top, and toss the carrots to coat thoroughly.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Toss roasted carrots in a sticky honey-garlic glaze for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust roasting time slightly depending on carrot size for desired tenderness.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the sweetness.
- Optional parsley garnish adds color and a fresh herbal note.
- You can substitute kosher salt with sea salt if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 11.6 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
