Description
Honey-Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender carrots roasted to perfection with a sweet honey-butter glaze infused with rosemary and garlic powder. This flavorful recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals, offering a beautiful caramelized finish and optional fresh thyme garnish for added aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
Glaze
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Carrots
- 15 carrots (about 2 pounds), peeled and halved lengthwise
- Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400ºF to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting the carrots evenly and caramelizing the glaze.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter gently. Stir in honey, dried rosemary, and garlic powder. Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare the carrots: Arrange the peeled and halved carrots evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Coat the carrots: Pour the prepared honey-butter glaze over the carrots, then toss them thoroughly on the baking sheet to ensure each piece is well coated with the glaze.
- Roast the carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 35 to 40 minutes, until they become caramelized and tender, turning once halfway through for even cooking.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle fresh thyme over the roasted carrots before serving to add a fragrant herbal note and visual appeal.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and easy way to elevate simple carrots into an elegant side dish with a rich honey-butter glaze.
- Perfect for holiday dinners or any weeknight meal, it pairs well with a variety of main dishes such as roasted meats or vegetarian entrees.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary if preferred, finely chopped, adjusting the quantity to taste.
- For a spicier variation, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
