Honey Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
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Honey Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
Description
The recipe starts by trimming baby carrots and tossing them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. They are arranged in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even roasting. A glaze is then prepared by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar, honey, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic, creating a flavorful coating that brings sweetness, acidity, herbal notes, and a mild garlicky depth.
The glaze is poured over the carrots before baking at 400°F for about 20 minutes, during which the carrots become tender and absorb the flavors, developing a slightly sticky, caramelized exterior. The baking time is calibrated so that the carrots remain soft but not mushy, with a gentle bite that showcases the natural sweetness enhanced by the honey and brown sugar.
These roasted carrots make a versatile side dish that complements a variety of main courses and highlights the seasonal sweetness of the vegetable. The glaze’s balance of honey and vinegar adds a subtle complexity beyond simple roasting.
If using larger carrots instead of baby ones, slicing them lengthwise reduces thickness and ensures they roast evenly within the same cooking time.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot tops trimmed at about 2 inches, (see note, baby
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss carrots with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste and arrange carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, honey, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a small sauce pan and stir over medium high heat until completely melted and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and pour over carrots.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Baby carrots are smaller, thinner whole carrots; if unavailable, slice larger carrots lengthwise to about half thickness for even roasting.
- Adjust seasoning and glaze quantities if scaling the recipe up or down.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 25281IU | 506% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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