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A bowl of honey glazed carrots garnished with chopped parsley on a white surface.

Oven-Roasted Honey-Glazed Carrots Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
The oven does the work on honey-glazed carrots once the glaze is on, and they come out tender with caramelized edges. Carrots that people actually go back to the dish for.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  • Peel and trim the carrots into approximately 2-inch pieces. Try to cut equal pieces so they all cook evenly. Halve or quarter them lengthwise if they are more than 1 inch thick. Each piece should be about 2 inches long and ½ to ¾-inch thick. Thinner tips are fine to leave whole.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the honey, garlic, and salt. Toss with carrots in a mixing bowl. Season with salt.
  • Arrange carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. Stirring once halfway through the cooking time.
  • Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Cut the carrots into uniform sizes so they cook evenly. Thicker slices might take longer, so keep an eye on them.
  • Cook the carrots just until tender, but still slightly firm (al dente) to maintain a nice bite and avoid mushy texture.
  • If the glaze is too thin, let it simmer for a few extra minutes to thicken up. If it gets too thick, a splash of water will help thin it out.
  • If you’re in a hurry, you can use store-bought frozen carrots or ready-made carrot coins. Make sure to come back next time and use fresh carrots!
  • Garnish creatively! Some of my favorite additional toppings include candied pecans, crumbled bacon, toasted sesame seeds, caramelized onions, or chopped walnuts.
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Serve: Honey-glazed carrots make a delicious appetizer or side dish to a wide variety of protein mains. Serve with your favorite meat dish, whether chicken, beef, pork, fish or seafood. 
Store: Place leftover carrots in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm refrigerated carrots on the stovetop over low heat. Frozen carrots can be reheated straight from the freezer, in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 25488IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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