Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Description
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe features fresh carrots sliced lengthwise and coated in a glaze made of melted butter, extra virgin olive oil, honey, fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, smoked paprika, and seasonings. Roasting the carrots at 425°F until fork tender enhances their natural sweetness and creates a tender yet slightly crisp texture. The glaze caramelizes slightly during baking, intensifying the flavors.
The recipe suggests stirring carrots during roasting to ensure even cooking and encourages an extra drizzle of honey and fresh herbs as garnish for brightness and presentation. This side is well suited to accompany roasted meats or fall meals where a sweet vegetable side appeals.
Notes include buttering the baking tray generously to prevent sticking and tips for variations such as adding brown sugar for extra sweetness, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for seasonal twists. Storage advice covers refrigerating leftovers for up to three days, freezing for up to three months, and reheating options including microwave with water or oven warming.
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrot cleaned and cut lengthwise, fresh whole
Honey Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika chili powder, or red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoons salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey plus more for drizzling
- thyme rosemary, or parsley as garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet spray with cooking oil, or coat with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prepare the carrots. Wash and peel your carrots—dry well. Slice your carrots in half vertically so they are all approximately equal in width. Place carrots on a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until well combined.
- Coat the carrots in the glaze. Add the honey glaze to the mixing bowl with the carrots. Mix well to coat the carrots with the glaze completely. Spread the carrots evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake and serve. Bake the carrots for approximately 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and fork tender. Opening the oven to stir the carrots twice during cooking, so they roast evenly. Remove from the oven, transfer the cooked carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with more honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley, if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Generously butter the baking sheet or dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Adjust baking time depending on whether using a ceramic dish (longer) or a flat baking sheet (shorter).
- For added sweetness and slight crunch, incorporate two teaspoons of brown sugar into the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to three days or freeze in suitable containers up to three months.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave with a teaspoon of water to maintain moisture or in a 350°F oven covered with foil for 10-15 minutes.
- Try variations by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, different fresh herbs, citrus juice, garlic, or maple syrup to customize flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 38212IU | 764% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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