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by Lisa Bryan
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Updated Nov 14, 2024
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These honey glazed carrots are an easy sheet pan recipe that transforms the everyday carrot into a show-stopping sweet and savory side dish (that’s also highly addictive).
These oven roasted beauties are coated in the most delicious honey glaze that’s punctuated with garlic, ginger and a pinch of cinnamon. With that in mind, you might want to make an extra batch. They magically disappear fast.
Choosing The Right Carrots
You can use orange or rainbow carrots, whole or baby carrots. Just make sure to chop the carrots the same size to ensure they cook evenly.
- Whole carrots: Go for the thinner ones (no thicker than an inch or so). You can roast them as is, chop them in half lengthwise or diagonally into oval disks.
- Baby carrots: Since these are small already, cooking them as is will work just fine.
It’s All About The Honey Glaze
While roasting carrots bring out a subtle sweetness, this easy honey glaze takes it to the next level.
- Honey: You can use clover, wildflower, or any variety of honey you like.
- Garlic: A little bit of minced garlic perfectly balances the sweetness.
- Butter: Helps to give carrots that glossy finish and rich flavor. Ghee works great too.
- Olive oil: Just a little bit helps to prevent the butter from burning.
- Ground spices: I love ginger and cinnamon which play nicely with the carrots’ sweetness.
- Fresh herbs: For a fresh pop of color and flavor just before serving.
How to Make Roasted Glazed Carrots
This sheet pan recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just follow these three simple steps.
- Prep the carrots. Peel the carrots and chop into evenly sized chunks.
- Toss the carrots. Coat the carrots with the glaze ingredients.
- Roast the carrots. Spread across a sheet pan and let the oven do all the work!
What to Pair Them With
Just about any hearty main dish works with these carrots. A few delicious combinations are:
- Turkey Recipe: These carrots are a reader favorite for Thanksgiving!
- Roast Chicken: There’s just three ingredients in this easy recipe.
- Ribeye Steak: A quick pan sear with garlic and herbs.
- Baked Salmon: For a light and fresh meal.
- Beef Tenderloin: The best dinner idea for a special occasion.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Honey glazed carrots are best straight out of the oven, but you can refrigerate or freeze them after they’re cooked and cooled.
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
- For Reheating: Simply reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through.
Reader Favorite Side Dishes
Whether your planning for your Thanksgiving menu or weeknight dinners, these side dishes will please everyone around the table.
- Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Creamed Corn
- Thanksgiving Peas
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Mashed Butternut Squash
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
4.91 from 109 votes
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan
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Description
These honey glazed carrots are an easy sheet pan recipe that turns into a flavorful, sweet and savory side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- parsley, thyme or other herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425F/220C. Then, cut the carrots on a diagonal, about 1"-1.5" in length. If your carrots are large and thick, you can slice them in half as well.
In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced carrots with the honey, garlic, butter, oil, and spices.
Pour the carrots and glaze onto a sheet pan and spread them out.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through. You can also broil for 2-3 minutes, to get caramelization on the edges.
Transfer carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped herbs.
Lisa’s Tips
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
- For Reheating: Simply reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through.
- I always recommend a heavy duty sheet pan when roasting veggies in the oven, so that your pan doesn’t warp and twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 38064IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Glazed Carrots, Honey Glazed Carrots, thanksgiving side dish
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