Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
Tender baby carrots drizzled with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, roasted to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of baby carrots, washed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk together the honey, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat the baby carrots thoroughly in the honey garlic mixture.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Spread the coated carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots for about 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Cool the carrots for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg