Description
Sweet and savory honey-glazed carrots roasted to perfection with a buttery honey glaze infused with rosemary and garlic powder. This easy side dish offers a caramelized finish and makes a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Glaze Ingredients
- 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
Vegetables
- 15 carrots (about 2 pounds), peeled and halved lengthwise
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Glaze: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Stir in the honey, dried rosemary, and garlic powder, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Coat Carrots: Arrange the peeled and halved carrots evenly on a large baking sheet. Pour the warm honey-butter glaze over the carrots and toss them thoroughly so that each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 35 to 40 minutes. Roast until they are tender and well caramelized with a shiny honey glaze. Check occasionally to ensure even roasting and to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the glazed carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving to add a fragrant herbal note and a pop of color.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a stronger rosemary taste, increase the dried rosemary to 1 teaspoon or substitute with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- These carrots can be prepared in advance and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine or olive oil.
- Keep an eye on the carrots during roasting to avoid overcooking which can make them mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 140g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, roasted carrots, easy side dish, carrot recipes, honey butter carrots
