Description
Family Favorite Honey Roasted Carrots: A Sweet & Glazed Side Dish That Steals the Show. These tender, caramelized carrots are roasted with honey, olive oil, and aromatic herbs for a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor. Ideal for family dinners, holidays, or weeknight meals, this easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, peel, and cut carrots into even-sized pieces.
- Arrange carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Drizzle honey over carrots, then sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss again.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and golden. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh whole carrots rather than pre-cut.
- Cut carrots uniformly for even cooking.
- Add a pinch of brown sugar for extra caramelization if desired.
- Try different herbs like rosemary or sage for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, glazed carrots, easy side dish, roasted carrots recipe, healthy vegetable side, holiday side dish, family favorite recipe