Description
This Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory way to enjoy tender roasted carrots with a buttery honey-garlic glaze, finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon and optional parsley garnish, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds medium carrots (about 8)
Glaze
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 small lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat it to 425°F to ensure it is ready for roasting the carrots evenly and developing a nice caramelization.
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and trim the carrots, then cut them into 2-inch pieces crosswise. If carrots are thick, halve or quarter them lengthwise to ensure uniform cooking. Place the prepared carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Make Honey Garlic Glaze: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly while swirling the pan to release its fragrance, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the honey to create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Coat Carrots: Drizzle half of the honey glaze over the carrots on the baking sheet. Toss to evenly coat all pieces. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tossing again to distribute the seasoning. Spread the carrots out into one even layer for roasting.
- Roast Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 15 minutes. Remove and toss the carrots to ensure even cooking, then continue roasting for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until carrots are tender and browned on the bottom.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the remaining honey glaze over the roasted carrots. Squeeze the juice of half a small lemon over them and toss gently to coat. Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For even roasting, ensure carrot pieces are uniform in size.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the glaze.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for added sweetness if desired.
- Parsley garnish is optional but adds a fresh, herbal note.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent glaze from dripping in the oven.
